French Besson Classic

gtownlead · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 6:37 am Post subject: French Besson Classic

Has anybody played or still play these horns specifically the C. I want to know everything you can possibly tell me about the horn.

Still Trying · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 8:59 am Post subject:

I never played the C Classic, but the Bb with Najoom lead pipe is a very, very fine instrument. I have a friend, who is a trumpet instructor at the Texas University from which I happend to have graduated, and who plays principle in one of the Texas symphonies. He opted for the French Besson C for all his symphony work.
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the chief · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 11:38 am Post subject:

My instructor has the C, he likes it better than a Bach, but I've never asked him to really describe it for me.

I had the Bb Najoom at my house for a weekend. It's a fantastic horn. I had the .460 bore, but the Najoom leadpipe felt very open to me. The sound was fine, the valves were perfect, and it was well-built.

I would give the trumpet a 9.5-10 out of 10.
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jazzartizt1742 · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 1:40 pm Post subject:

I play the Bb Najoom model. Awesome horn in every aspect. Valves and craftmanship are wonderful (Kanstul) leadpipe make the horn surprisingly open for the label .460. Basically built as a Strad clone but i like it better. All my slides and valves actually fit like they're suppsed to. Also inside is Nickel plated and the valve guides are brass just like old strads! It's just a great value for what you get. I would rate it the same as the chief 9.5. Definately recommend this as an all around horn for everyone.
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DaveH · Heavyweight Member Joined: 20 Nov 2001 Posts: 3861

I have a Bb - it's just as good as a Bach Strad in most ways, and IMO, I like it better than a Strad in some ways. I had a Strad not long ago(stolen), so I do have a basis for comparison...if you will do a search you will find at least one or more posts from me about the horn.

I just don't quite have the time right at this moment to write a whole review. Maybe later, if you can't find my posts in the archives. Look for French Besson Classic...

trptplayer · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 2:15 pm Post subject:

I have had a french besson C (kanstul) for 20 years.
The horn is a wonderful instrument. No valve or plating problems ever.
Intonation is very good. The sound is exceptional, but depends on the player of course. Andre could make a garden hose sound wonderful.
I don't know what other info you might need, but I would recommend the C wholeheartedly.
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gtownlead · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2005 4:36 pm Post subject:

Which bell and leadpipe length did they choose. Why a longer leadpipe or a shorter one?