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The instrument came to us in unplated brass, has been lightly polished and sprayed with a coat of Nikolas 2105 acrylic lacquer. Measured at the second slide, is.467 inches. Besson/ crown) 23107” Made in 1879) Bore size.
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BESSON/ brevetee/ 92 Rue D’Angouleme/ Paris” Valve casings are stamped“ 10/ 11/ 12” and the second valve casing is stamped“F. more bell stamped“Systeme prototype(on ribbon) FB logo) F. WICHITA BAND INSTRUMENT COMPANY 2525 East Douglas Avenue Wichita. The valve action on this instrument is as good as you will find on any trumpet making it versatile from a standpoint of both tone quality and t I can personally attest to the fact that it is completely at home in the solo repertoire for the C trumpet and chamber work stage. Other than these microscopic concerns, it is truly a beauty! The F Besson line of trumpets are no longer in production and were Zigmant Kanstul's legacy to the musical world in carrying on the great tradition of production during the 1980’s. Most likely from light contact with clip to hold music to a stand at an outdoor venue. There are two tiny"pings" in this outer area at the front of the bell. On the very front edge of the front of the bell there are some very light areas of superficial scuffing that one would come to expect where the trumpet has been carefully set down to rest on its bell while a conductor specified indications to be penciled on the music sheet. The silver plate is 100% with no dents or scratches other than a few small blemishes in the plating on the leadpipe and tuning slide of the instrument. The photos reflect the true luster of this fine trumpet.
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Only a short way down the serial number ranges Zigmant Kanstul switched to a non-conventional design with multiple interchangeable leadpipes. The design of this particular trumpet is rather unique as only a few were produced with a standard fixed leadpipe configuration. The workmanship and attention to fine detail is extraordinary as can be seen in the accompanying photos. This trumpet has a serial number in the mid-400’s range. This is one of the earliest instruments that Kanstul produced when he acquired the F Besson tools and dies from the Paris Factory in the early 1980’s and is very rare. It is the model 62MC* and has a.462 bore size. more Besson Meha Trumpet the Key of C in bright silver plate from Zigmant Kanstul. The absolute top of the F Besson line and pure perfection in the art of trumpet making never to be equaled again.