These original French Besson trumpets are now collectors items, and command high prices. The Besson Meha was also a very popular choice, being a brighter horn more suitable for lead and big band playing, played by the famous Conrad Gozzo and others. The Besson Brevete was a very popular choice for generations of Jazz trumpeters, and was played at various times by artists like Miles Davis, Rafael Mendez (the Olds Mendez was basically a copy of his old Brevete), Lee Morgan, and Fats Navarro. Most modern trumpets are in fact close copies or clones of early 20 th century Besson instruments. Bach trumpets were inspired (or copied) from early Besson trumpets, and most modern trumpets closely follow the same pattern. The innovations in leadpipe design, bell shape, and wrap (the overall shape of the tubing and instrument) resulted in a far superior instrument to the trumpets of the day. For information on all Meha and Brevete trumpets go to.įor reviews and info on all Besson models go here The best source for historical and model info on Besson brass instruments is here Besson history The Besson trumpets of the early 20 th century were the first truly modern trumpets. With such a large number of models and long history it can be confusing to figure out which Besson or French Besson instrument you are looking at, if it was Kanstul made, how good it is, and how much it might be worth.
The real reason for this page is that these are excellent trumpets that are not well known and are under-appreciated. This site is primarily about the modern Kanstul made French Besson and Besson trumpets. In the Grand Tradition of the Schilke, Bach, and Conn Loyalist pages, and with a respectful nod of the head to Olds Central, here is all you ever wanted to know about Kanstul made Besson and French Besson trumpets. Kanstul-Besson Loyalist Yes, another copy-cat loyalist site. Later, this would become standard on the Olds Military model trumpet and cornet, and an available option on other models as well. Olds 'Hammered Bell' Trumpet (60X) This was made during the first year that Olds made trumpets, and must be one of the first made with the distintive hammered finish on the bell.
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