Re: Besson Prestige Euphoniums


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Posted by Matt C on November 07, 2001 at 20:33:15:

In Reply to: Besson Prestige Euphoniums posted by Brandon Jones on November 07, 2001 at 20:10:49:

In my experience playing a Prestige, here is what I have noticed: First, the response of the instrument is unbelievable. It is so quick that it surprised me. I found it very easy to play technical. Also, I thought that it blew freely in all the ranges, with a nice consistency of tone. The little tuning trigger that operates the tuning slide is an obvious plus...if you can get the hang of it. There were still some notes that needed lip adjustment regardless, though. However, the thing that most kept me from purchasing one (I ended up buying a Willson 2900) was the tone quality. It just wasn't what I was looking for. I think that it had a nice tone, but possibly a more "bright" tone than what I wanted. Other than the brightness, though, it had a very nice sound, well-rounded and focused. Take what you will, this is just my opinion.

Matt


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