Old Besson CCs


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Posted by Chuck(G) on January 29, 2002 at 14:18:35:

I've just purchased an old (1966) Besson 3 valve compensating CC after having had the opportunity to play one once owned by Arnold Jacobs. A very sweet little (16" bell, 35" tall, 0.720" bore) horn with great intonation. Easy to play; a fun instrument, even if the bottom end stops at Gb.

The serial number on the one I bought is only 1 greater than the Jacobs-owned instrument which makes me wonder how many of these were ever made. Does anyone have any information or history on these little guys?



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