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Student &
Brass
Cornets
Trombones
Tenor horns
Baritones
Euphoniums
Tubas
French horns
BessonHistory
Since 1837
BessonUniqueVocalQuality
1000 Series brass
Conceived to offer the tonal benefits of the existing Besson brass family to
the student musician, the Besson 1000 Series instruments are free blowing,
well balanced and comfortable for the young player, whilst giving a full
sound with both good intonation and easy response.
Made to the highest standard by skilled craftsmen at the superb modern
facilities in Gulauthi, India, the 1000 Series benefits from a blend of superior
quality materials and technical expertise, providing instruments which are
ideal for players of all ages and abilities.
Boosey & Hawkes' employees
Besson India (Glauthi) factory
Original Prestige
engraving
Purchase instruments guide
Besson Since 1837
In 1837, Gustave-Auguste Besson (1820-1874), an
acoustic science genius, created the Besson brand
in Paris. His new cornet revolutionized the concept
and has marked minds and hearts even in our time.
His instruments became famous in Europe, and he
has been accredited with over fifty inventions.
In 1858, following a long series of lawsuits with
Adolphe Sax, Gustave-Auguste Besson left Paris to
build a factory in London. Over the following years,
Besson continued to manufacture in Paris and London, and also had warehouses for distribution in
Brussels, Charleroi, Madrid and Barcelona. Following
Gustave-Auguste Besson’s death in 1874, the company changed its name, becoming Fontaine-Besson
in 1880 in France, and Besson in England.
At the end of the 19th century, the Besson factory of
London employed 131 workers, producing 100 brass
instruments a week, and no less than 10,000 musical ensembles appeared on their contact lists. In
1925, Besson purchased Quilter, and Wheatstone
& Co. in 1940. In 1948, the Boosey & Hawkes group
(an English music publisher since 1792) acquired
the Besson London brand.
Always on the leading edge in design and manufacture, Besson became the brand of recognition for
euphoniums, cornets, horns, baritones, trombones
and tubas. Extensive research enables the company
to produce the best valve instruments available
today.
The questions you need to answer before buying your instrument:
1• Is this instrument adapted to the way I want to use it (weight, size, ergonomics, etc.)?
2• What are the accessories sold with the instrument (case, mouthpiece, brushes, etc.)?
3• What is the instrument's life expectancy?
5• Do I know where the instrument was made?
Since joining the Buffet Crampon group in 2006,
Besson has restructured and re-launched its production of professional instruments in Europe. The
student instruments continue to be manufactured
in India, under the supervision of specialists
from the Buffet Crampon group. A global leader in
professional-level clarinets, Buffet Crampon applies
all of its technical, acoustic, organizational and
marketing talent, as well as its international distribution network, to the Besson brand.
6• Has the instrument been made using traditional methods for making instruments?
7• Is it possible to get informations from the manufacturer and the distributor if any
problems arise?
All Besson student instruments are manufactured in the Besson India (Glauthi) factory.
The French horns are made in the Lidl factory near Brno in Czech Republic.
The Besson logo guaranties the original Besson spirit.
Besson brass instruments are esteemed by the
most talented musicians all over the world, who
seek above all “the real Besson sound”.
Besson’s spirit of innovation and tradition continues
to exist worldwide.
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History
Cornets&Trombones
TenorHorns&Baritones
CORNET BE1020
TROMBONE BE1030
TENOR HORN BE1052
BARITONE BE1057
CORNETS
TENOR HORNS
Playing comfort, easy response and good intonation are
just some of the benefits gained from the features of the
BE1020 cornet. The resulting full, rich sound benefits the
further advancement of the developing player.
His excellent intonation and centered
sound makes the BE1052 tenor horn
the right choice for younger players in
brass band and wind orchestras.
CORNET BE1020
TENOR HORN BE1052
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Key: Eb
• Bore: .460" (11.68mm)
• 3 top sprung stainless steel valves
• 3 water keys
• Finishes: lacquer or bright silverplate
outfit
Student Cornets
BE1020-1-0 Lacquer
BE1020-2-0 Bright silverplate
Student Tenor Horns
BE1052-1-0 Lacquer
BE1052-2-0 Bright silverplate
Student Baritones
BE1057-1-0 Lacquer
BE1057-2-0 Bright silverplate
Student Trombones
BE1030-1-0 Lacquer
BE1030-2-0 Bright silverplate
Tenor Horns & Baritones
Cornets & Trombones
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Key: Bb
• Bore: .460“ (11.68mm)
• Bell diameter: 4.6” (118mm)
• 3 top center sprung stainless steel valves
• Adjustable 1st and 3rd valve slides
• 2 water keys
• Finishes: lacquer or bright silverplate
outfit
TROMBONES
Designed to provide the developing musician with an immediate
tonal response, the BE1030 trombone is comfortable to play and
easy to blow. It easily produces a full, rounded sound and benefits
from an excellent, light, smooth slide action.
BARITONES
The BE1057 baritone is renowned for its rich
sound and accurate intonation. Lightweight
and smaller than most of other baritones, the
BE1057 is well suited for younger players.
TROMBONE BE1030
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Key: Bb
• Bore: .500” (12.70mm)
• Bell diameter: 8” (203mm)
• Weight: removable balance
• Small diameter tube handgrip
• Finishes: lacquer or bright silverplate
outfit
BARITONE BE1057
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Key: Bb
• Bore: .516" (13.11mm)
• 3 bottom sprung stainless steel valves
• 2 water keys
• Finishes: lacquer or bright silverplate
outfit
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Student
Tubas
Euphoniums
EUPHONIUM BE1062
EUPHONIUM BE1065
TUBA BE1077
TUBA BE1087
EUPHONIUMS
TUBAS
With the choice of two models, the Besson 1000 Series
euphoniums provide an excellent start to the careers of
aspiring euphonium players. Both models are free
blowing with an easy of tone production and even
response throughout the register. They have a rich,
warm, centred tone and a reliable, fast and quiet valve
action. Coupled with a comfortable playing position for
both embouchure and fingers, the BE1062 and BE1065
euphoniums provide a classic sound even in the hands
of the less experienced player.
Both the Eb (BE1077) and Bb (BE1087) models are free blowing with an
ease of tone production and an even response. The mouthpipe is carefully
positioned to give the optimum playing comfort and the valve technology
produces complete accuracy and reliability. A ligtweight design makes these
tubas exceptionally easy to hold and carry, with their depth and quality of
tone capturing the essence of the legendary Besson sound.
Student Euphoniums
BE1062-1-0 Lacquer
BE1062-2-0 Bright silverplate
BE1065-1-0 Lacquer
BE1065-2-0 Bright silverplate
Student Tubas
BE1077-1-0 Lacquer
BE1077-2-0 Bright silverplate
BE1087-1-0 Lacquer
BE1087-2-0 Bright silverplate
TUBA BE1077
EUPHONIUM BE1065
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Key: Bb
• Bore: .579" (14.72mm)
• 4 bottom sprung stainless
steel valves
• Non compensating
• 2 water keys
• Finishes: lacquer or bright silverplate
outfit
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Key: Eb
• Bore: .650" (16.52mm)
• Weight: 5.6kg
• 3 bottom sprung stainless steel valves
• Non compensating
• 2 water keys
• Finishes: lacquer or bright silverplate
outfit
Tubas
Euphoniums
TUBA BE1087
EUPHONIUM BE1062
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Key: Bb
• Bore: .579" (14.72mm)
• 3 bottom sprung stainless
steel valves
• Non compensating
• 2 water keys
• Finishes: lacquer or bright silverplate
outfit
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Key: Bb
• Bore: .690" (17.51mm)
• Weight: 7.1kg
• 3 bottom sprung stainless steel valves
• Non compensating
• 2 water keys
• Finishes: lacquer or bright silverplate
outfit
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Student
FrenchHorns
FRENCH HORN BE601
FRENCH HORN BE602
FRENCH HORN BE603
FRENCH HORN BE605
BessonStudentBrass
FRENCH HORN BE701
FRENCH HORN BE810
FRENCH HORN BE810D
FRENCH HORNS
FRENCH HORN BE601
Student French Horns
BE601-1-0 Lacquer
BE602-1-0 Lacquer
BE603-1-0 Lacquer
BE605-1-0 Lacquer
BE701-1-0 Lacquer
BE810-1-0 Lacquer
BE810D-1-0 Lacquer
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Single horn in Bb
• 3 valves
• Compact design for the
younger player
• Finish: laquer
outfit
French Horns
The Besson BE601 and BE602 French horns are the perfect fit for any
small or young beginning player. 3/4 in size, these horns eliminate
the common frustrations associated with playing on a full sized French
horn. They are angled correctly to encourage correct embouchure and
hand positioning and they produce an amazingly free, big sound to
rival any full size horn.
The single F horn BE603 is highly recommended by music educators
because of its close overtone series.
Following the success of the 600 Series, the compensating double
horns BE605, BE701and full double BE810 will be of great interest to
those teachers wishing to start young players earlier on a Bb and
F format horn.
FRENCH HORN BE810
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• F/Bb full double horn
• 4 valves
• F/Bb valve change reversible to Bb/F
• Finish: laquer
outfit
FRENCH HORN BE602
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Single horn in F
• 3 valves
• Compact design for the younger player
• Finish: laquer
outfit
FRENCH HORN BE810D
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Same model as BE810
with detachable bell
FRENCH HORN BE605
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FRENCH HORN BE603
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Single horn in F
• 3 valves
• Including alternative Eb crook
• Finish: laquer
outfit
• F/Bb compensating double horn
• 4 valves
• F/Bb valve change reversible to Bb/F
• Compact design for the younger player
• Finish: laquer
outfit
FRENCH HORN BE701
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• F/Bb compensating double horn
• 4 valves
• F/Bb valve change reversible to Bb/F
• Finish: laquer
outfit
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Student
BessonStudent&Brass
Technical specifications
CORNETS
BE1020-1
BE1020-2
KEY
Bb
Eb
BARITONES
BE1057-1
BE1057-2
Bb
EUPHONIUMS
BE1062-1
BE1062-2
Bb
TUBAS
BE1077-1
BE1077-2
BE1087-1
BE1087-2
TROMBONES
BE1030-1
BE1030-2
BELL METAL
.460”
Yellow brass
11.68mm
TENOR HORNS
BE1052-1
BE1052-2
BE1065-1
BE1065-2
BORE
.460”
Yellow brass
Yellow brass
.579”
Yellow brass
.650”
Yellow brass
.690”
Yellow brass
.500”
3 top center sprung
Bright silverplate
3
3 bottom sprung
3 bottom sprung
4 bottom sprung
3 bottom sprung
Yellow brass
3 bottom sprung
2
Yellow brass
Lightweight
Lacquer
Bright silverplate
2
Lacquer
Bright silverplate
2
Lacquer
Bright silverplate
2
Lacquer
Bright silverplate
2
Stainless steel
12.70mm
Lacquer
Bright silverplate
Stainless steel
17.51mm
Bb
Lacquer
Stainless steel
16.52mm
Bb
2
Stainless steel
14.72mm
Eb
3 top center sprung
Stainless steel
14.72mm
Bb
FINISHES
Stainless steel
13.11mm
.579”
WATER KEYS
Stainless steel
11.68mm
.516”
VALVES
Lacquer
Bright silverplate
1
Brass playing slide
Lacquer
Bright silverplate
FRENCH HORNS
BE601-1
Bb
.493” (12.54mm)
Yellow brass
3 rotary
4
Lacquer
BE602-1
F
.493” (12.54mm)
Yellow brass
3 rotary
4
Lacquer
BE603-1
F
.493” (12.54mm)
Yellow brass
3 rotary
4
Lacquer
BE605-1
F/Bb
.493” (12.54mm)
Yellow brass
4 rotary, compensated
4
Lacquer
BE701-1
F/Bb
.493” (12.54mm)
Yellow brass
4 rotary, compensated
4
Lacquer
BE810-1
F/Bb
.493” (12.54mm)
Yellow brass
4 rotary, full double
4
Lacquer
BE810D-1
F/Bb
.493” (12.54mm)
Yellow brass
4 rotary, full double
4
Lacquer
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Student &
Brass
Cornets
Tenor horns
Baritones
Euphoniums
Tubas
French horns
For further information on Besson products,
please contact your dealer.
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Professional Besson instruments:
Cornets Sovereign & Prestige
Tenor horns Sovereign & Prestige
Baritones Sovereign & Prestige
Euphoniums Sovereign & Prestige
Tubas Sovereign
Your dealer
BUFFET CRAMPON S.A.S.
5, rue Maurice Berteaux - 78711 Mantes-la-Ville - France
Tel. +33 (0) 1 30 98 51 30 • Fax +33 (0) 1 34 78 79 02
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