Besson Brevette S/n 92399

Besson Brevette S/n 92399
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Another fine example of French Besson Brevete ML bore .460 No dents dings or trauma. Lacquer finish is about 95%. This is a player! Great Valves! The Compression is lacking but a fine horn none the less. It's amazing that this horn has survived all these years. The Besson trumpets of the early 20th century were the first truly modern trumpets. 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. Bach trumpets were inspired (or copied) from early Besson trumpets, and most modern trumpets closely follow the same pattern. Most modern trumpets are in fact close copies or clones of early 20th century Besson instruments. 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. 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. These original French Besson trumpets are now collectors items, and command high prices. Unfortunately they were out of production Serial Number 92652 circa 1934-47 There were apparently three different models: 'Brevete' Meha Meha without the Brevete designation Brevete without the Meha designation The original French Mehas are classified in two eras - prewar and postwar. The prewar Mehas (approximately serial number 90,000 and prior) are considered more collectible, although both prewar and postwar are eagerly sought after from a playing perspective. Serial Numbers Dating a French Besson Meha can be a real crapshoot, given the poor record keeping that occurred during and after World War II. This is especially true of the later years, as there are reports of serial numbers up to 141,000, yet the only reference point we have is #92,000 in 1947 (and who knows how accurate that data point is?): .460 Bore
Horn comes with Vintage Straight and Cup Mutes and original MPC

[@trumpetadam]

That’s an awesome looking and sounding trumpet!

[@HornTrader]

Yeah and from a 75 year old horn. Just show ya why buy new when there are some vintage options that play great for a lot less $$$

[@jonathanj.4800]

Nice playing.

[@HornTrader]

Thanks my friend, I like to record when the gigs get scarce :)

[@chasefreak]

@@HornTrader what's a gig?

[@HornTrader]

Exactly! @@chasefreak

[@joksal9108]

Still sounding amazing! You hadn’t come up in the algorithm for a while but I looked for the great HT. You make every horn sound like the best horn ever made.

[@HornTrader]

I had a show for 6 weeks and was focused elsewhere. Probably do a Holiday PUSH Starting next week. Thanks for watching ! Steve

[@BopWalk]

Handsome Besson you got there 😮.

[@HornTrader]

These vintage horns have a certain sound don't they

[@chasefreak]

The Brevette had a .464 bore didn't they? The Meha's came in .460 or .470 as I recall. I had one of these bad boys in 11th and 12th grade from just post WWII in silver-plate my teacher found for me and it was an incredible player. Back then ('87/'88) everybody was Bach! Bach! Bach! (like a Chicken...Bach! Bach! Bach!) and everybody WANTED my Besson when they played it though. Naturally, it was stolen prior to graduation, and I had to bow to the inevitable and get a Bach 72* which was good but nothing like the Besson. It was never found. Kinda like Jimmy Hoffa🤔🤔🤔hmmmmm

[@HornTrader]

I think you have it backwards............ The Mehas were large bores.

[@narrowpath6769]

my wife...is going to kill me....oh...hmmm...ouch...hmmm. watching 12th time. hmm. ouch. (Bless You Sir)

[@HornTrader]

Buy two ! One for her and one for You!

[@David.Daniel.Savage]

finally-someone-who=UNDERSTANDS!!!