FS: Besson New Standard 1974 in Lacquer - Very Good Price - DON'T WAIT!

[davewerden]

This horn is in very nice shape as far as I can tell. Valves look pretty good and seller says the compression is great. It comes with a modern Besson case, which is a benefit. The buy-it-now price is $2,199.99, which is really good. Do NOT wait if you want this kind of horn because I think it will sell fast.

SOLD FOR $2199

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254693085418

[daruby]

Dave,

The lacquer on this horn looks surprisingly good. In those days, Besson used nitrocellulose lacquer, which did not hold up nearly as well as modern epoxy lacquers.

Doug

[davewerden]

Dave,

The lacquer on this horn looks surprisingly good. In those days, Besson used nitrocellulose lacquer, which did not hold up nearly as well as modern epoxy lacquers.

Doug

Yeah, but I learned that hard way while in college to not leave it soaking in a tub of hot water! I came back an hour later and most of the lacquer was floating in pieces on top of the water. That gave it a certain...character.

[daruby]

Yeah, but I learned that hard way while in college to not leave it soaking in a tub of hot water! I came back an hour later and most of the lacquer was floating in pieces on top of the water. That gave it a certain...character.

I learned that using bug repellent meant permanent "fingerprints" in the lacquer and sticky fingers!

Doug

[carbogast]

It looks to be in very good condition.