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Advert: Besson launch new Baritone

Superb reaction to the new Besson 955 Sovereign Baritone.

Besson
 

Besson is delighted at the initial responses to the new BE955 Sovereign baritones, which are now in full production and quickly reaching their way to some of the finest players in the world.

All new

After many months of planning, which involved rebuilding the instrument completely with all new parts, it seems the attention to detail which is the hallmark of the new Besson instruments has really paid off.

Great demand

The 955 is the compensating three valve model, the preferred choice of the huge majority of brass band players everywhere and it’s sure that the new instrument is going to be in great demand.

Improved

Whilst it appears very similar to the older Besson Sovereign 955, this instrument has proved to be much more responsive and resonant particularly in the higher and lower registers, and has much improved tuning. In the past several notes on the baritone were notoriously difficult, particularly middle A flat, middle D and high A.

...Bob Blackburn from Grimethorpe, star baritonists Helen Tyler and Katrina Marzella and students at the RNCM are said to be thrilled with the improvementsBesson

Thrilled

All those who have tested the very first instruments including Bob Blackburn from Grimethorpe, star baritonists Helen Tyler and Katrina Marzella and students at the RNCM are said to be thrilled with the improvements. The response has been overwhelmingly positive.

New Technology

The new valve technology, so much a feature of all the new Besson range will be perhaps the most appreciated feature of this instrument. With its ultra fast and smooth action band players everywhere are sure to welcome the improvements they find here.

High quality

The high quality of the build and finish of the new Besson instruments has been talk the music industry since the new models began appearing, and baritone takes its rightful place alongside the euphoniums and tubas as the instrument of choice by the best in the business.

Available

The four valve baritone 956 is being completely remodelled and will be available in a few months.

Try to get your hands on one of these new baritones as soon as possible, as the demand is expected to great.

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