Kanstul Besson Classic Bb Trumpet - Silver

This is a rare French Besson Classic Bb Trumpet made by Kanstul, which they are no longer in production. The Besson Classic features a .460” ML bore, Besson copy bell, Najoom #1 leadpipe, and a rounded tuning slide. The braces has some solder marks, indicating the bell was off the horn at one point. Otherwise, the silver plating is in great shape and not much damage at all to the trumpet other than some small dings and dents. Valves are in great shape and the Besson plays well all throughout the range! There is some red rot on the leadpipe, but it does not seem to be too bad of a shape looking from the inside of the pipe. The price is adjusted accordingly to the condition of the trumpet.

"During their development, French Besson trumpets have been tested and critiqued by many professional trumpet players throughout the USA and Canada. Using their input to help design the new French Besson trumpets, it can really be said that the French Besson, French Besson Classic, and MEHA New Generation trumpets were truly designed by the professionals. Each of these trumpets are equipped with Najoom trumpet leadpipes, hand crafted to exacting tolerances by Najoom Music Products, Inc. in Wisconsin they are sent to the makers to be installed. Immediately after manufacture, every trumpet Dennis Najoom designed is sent to him to be tested and certified. They are checked to see if all specifications are correct (i.e. brace placement etc.), if there are any scratches or dents, and most importantly, if they play well. Due to precise design specifications and careful assembly, few are rejected. Upon passing, an instrument receives a certificate signed by Dennis Najoom. Performing on instruments of his design in the orchestra is the final and most demanding test of all. Of all the years working on various trumpets, the French Besson Classic Bb and C are the first and only trumpets of his exclusive design on which Dennis Najoom has performed with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and as a soloist.”