Description

 Kanstul Made Besson and French Besson Trumpets are universally thought of as excellent instruments. This horn is no exception.

A very little bit of Besson history The Besson trumpets of the early 20th century were the first truly modern trumpets. The innovations in leadpipe design, bell shape, and wrap (the overall shape of the tubing and instrument) resulted in a far superior instrument to the trumpets of the day. Bach trumpets were inspired (or copied) from early Besson trumpets, and most modern trumpets closely follow the same pattern. Most modern trumpets are in fact close copies or clones of early 20th century Besson instruments. The Besson Brevete was a very popular choice for generations of Jazz trumpeters, and was played at various times by artists like Miles Davis, Rafael Mendez (the Olds Mendez was basically a copy of his old Brevete), Lee Morgan, and Fats Navarro. The Besson Meha was also a very popular choice, being a brighter horn more suitable for lead and big band playing, played by the famous Conrad Gozzo and others. These original French Besson trumpets are now collectors items, and command high prices. Unfortunately they were out of production for decades until…. The best source for historical and model info on Besson brass instruments is here Horn-u-copia Besson Page Enter Kanstul For some unknown reason the owners of the French Besson trademark decided to make a new line of trumpet in the early 1980s. Fortunately they choose top US maker Kanstul to design and produce the line, and Kanstul faithfully recreated the original horns, and many new models too. The Besson Meha and Brevete lived again (see http://www.vintagetrumpets.com/meha.s… for loads of good information). These Kanstul made horns are beautifully made and play as well as the originals, without all the issues of 50+ year old instruments. See here for an article from The Music Trades magazine in 1983 (kindly supplied by Kanstul) Kanstul-Besson Trade Magazine Article From the early 1980s till about 1998 all French Besson trumpets were made by Kanstul, and some other Besson models also. Sometime around 1998 Kanstul lost or decided not to renew the contract to make some Besson instruments, and the 609 and related lines were terminated.

With this collaboration with Mr. Najoom, Kanstul created an update to the prior Kanstul Besson Meha trumpets.  Versatile horn suitable for all styles, with excellent upper register slotting. The Najoom leadpipe improves response and intonation. Silver plate 100%, no dents, everything works great. Trumpet is in fantastic condition