Posted by Rick Denney on January 07, 2001 at 09:48:59:
In Reply to: Re: Small Parts needed for Besson Euph posted by Tom Sullins on January 04, 2001 at 21:34:17:
I have no words of wisdom, and I'm no expert at anything. The Boosey site has a serial number search facility that will tell you the date of manufacture, but nothing else, based on the serial number.
As far as worn valve guides go, my understanding is that Boosey and Hawkes have not changed many things in the history of these instruments, and new ones (yes, they are plastic) should work fine. This is a quick repair at any repair shop.
Boosey apparently doesn't mark their horns for the model. Mine was called a "New Standard" by its seller, but it is indistinguishable from horns marked "Besson Imperial." Apparently, during the 70's any parts in the bin were likely to be used on any horn, so the details (such as the shape of the valve caps and finger buttons) aren't always helpful.
Rick "just a hack" Denney