Take Home the Best of Besson
Luxurious appointments and outstanding sound — that’s what you get with the Besson BE2052-8G-0 Prestige Series Compensating Euphonium. The BE2052-8G-0 differs from the rest of the Prestige line by virtue of its 12-inch bell, free-floating leadpipe, and stunning gold lacquer finish. As the name suggests, the free-floating leadpipe design has no contact with the bell, thereby boosting its overall resonance. This large-bore euphonium has a 12-inch yellow brass bell that contributes a focused, orchestra-ready tone. Prestige Series euphoniums are equipped with a redesigned 3-plus-1 valve assembly, complete with Besson’s compensating tuning system, for smoother action than any other Besson euphonium to date. Players around Sweetwater were impressed that the BE2052-8G-0 also has a main tuning slide trigger system for fine-tuned intonation in any register. The main tuning slide trigger isn’t just endlessly useful, it’s a feature that’s rarely found on stock euphoniums. Finally, the yellow brass body comes dressed up in an attention-grabbing gold lacquer finish for extra warmth. Put everything together, and the Besson BE2052-8G-0 Prestige series compensating euphonium delivers the centered sound you expect from an instrument of this caliber. And once you have it in your hands, you won’t want to put it down.
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Includes Besson’s compensating tuning system and main tuning slide trigger
Low brass instruments, such as euphoniums and tubas, tend to play slightly sharp in their lower registers. The Besson BE2052-8G-0 Prestige offsets this by using a second set of tubing for each valve that opens when its fourth valve is engaged. This additional tubing enables you to play low notes properly without affecting the tuning of mid and upper registers. And for perfect intonation, Besson outfitted this horn with a main tuning slide trigger. Together, the compensating valve and slide trigger offer a major advantage over other euphoniums — you no longer have to compensate for sharp pitch by fingering half a step lower! Rather, you get a fully chromatic, well-intonated, low range — complete with a low B — with four valves.
Free-floating leadpipe and bespoke appointments
The BE2052-8G-0 Prestige series compensating euphonium comes with premium features that contribute to its outstanding responsiveness, tone, and playing feel. Besson equipped this euphonium with a 0.590-inch leadpipe for a textured timbre and quick response. And because the free-floating leadpipe has no contact with a bell, you get an appreciable boost in resonance. The yellow brass body and 12-inch handmade yellow brass bell deliver a free-blowing feel. Each valve features optimized springs to give the player a quick, easy action. Beyond that, the BE2052-8G-0’s gold-plated finger buttons, caps, slide trigger, and water keys add an eye-catching touch of luxury. Players here at Sweetwater praise the Besson BE2052-8G-0 Prestige series compensating euphonium for its naturally expressive sound and robust low-end.
Besson: reflecting the utmost in design, sound, and quality
Gustave-Auguste Besson launched the Besson brand in 1837, in Paris, France. The company was ultimately responsible for crafting revolutionary instruments that surpassed all others of their day. While Gustave has been lauded for his alternations to the cornet, his ingenuity wasn't limited to that single instrument. In fact, Gustave contributed more than 50 groundbreaking inventions to the brass world. Modern Besson instruments carry this untouchable legacy forward, with cornets, tenor horns, euphoniums, tubas, French horns, and baritone horns all reflecting the utmost in design, sound, and quality.
Besson BE2052-8G-0 Prestige Euphonium Features:
- Professional quality, large-bore euphonium with a sumptuous tone
- Free-floating 0.590-inch leadpipe design delivers a classic tone and plenty of resonance
- 4 stainless steel valves in a 3+1 configuration
- Custom valve springs deliver impeccable playability
- Compensating tuning system enables you to play low notes with proper tuning
- Striking gold lacquer finish adds a warm tonal quality
- Multiple water keys drain accumulated moisture from your instrument
- Gold-plated accents provide a touch of luxury
- Includes deluxe fitted case, Alliance mouthpiece, extra set of gold-plated top and bottom caps, and other accessories
