The art of sound. Expressed through the best-built cornet youve ever held. This is what defines the Besson Sovereign BE928G Bb cornet in silver plate. Designed in France and manufactured in Germany the BE928G is the standard to which all other cornets are judged against. Thanks to Bessons meticulous attention to detail the BE928G cornet has a rich and vibrant tone – perfect for blending with a brass band. And even though the intonation is excellent the cornet includes a first and third valve slide trigger to ensure tuning is never an issue. As per all Besson Sovereign instruments the BE928G cornet offers the quintessential British brass band sound. So whether youre preparing for a concert or attending one of the many brass band competitions the Besson BE928G Bb cornet will suit your needs.
Please note: Image for reference only. This cornet does not include valve oil. Built For Winners The Besson Sovereign Bb cornet has been purposefully designed to suit top-level players. Thanks to the hand-hammered gold brass bell its beautiful tone allows for exciting melodic lines – no matter what the dynamic. Gold brass is the preferred material of choice by musicians who require a warm tone. This is especially important with the Besson Bb cornet because unlike cheaper models its easy to control your tone with a Sovereign. To ensure you have a seamless experience the valves in the BE928G cornet are crafted from monel. This nickel and copper alloy can be found in the majority of premium cornets thanks to its resistant properties. Thanks to the dense characteristics of monel it is more resistant to corrosion meaning they wont flake and are less likely to seize up. Although the tuning on the Sovereign cornet is superb Besson have included triggers on both the first and third valve slides. Not only do these triggers feel comfortable in your hands but they also allow for correcting any intonation in the extreme registers. When you hear a whole cornet section play on Sovereign cornets you hear something special. This is why some of the worlds leading brass bands choice Besson Sovereigns for their cornet sections. Legendary Reputation Over many years Besson Sovereign instruments have gained a legendary reputation among the brass band community. Handmade in Germany all Sovereign instruments are built to be easy-blowing and flexible to play. The sound quality of the Sovereign instruments has become the very essence of the brass band tone and this is why they are the most widely used band instruments in the world. All Sovereign instruments have their own devoted solo players and even whole sections of the worlds finest bands perform on Sovereigns. Everything You Need A premium instrument deserves a premium case. This is why the BE928G Bb cornet includes one of Bessons professional burgundy cases. The exterior of the case is made with robust hardwood and finished with silver fittings. For an extra touch of luxury the case has the Besson logo in silver printed on the front. The inside of the case is finished with a beautiful soft-touch burgundy material that will keep your instrument gleaming. At the front of the case you will find a large compartment which is ideal for storing all of your accessories. Also included is a lyre and a Besson branded micro-fibre cloth so you can keep your instrument looking its best. Specifications Key Of: Bb Bell Diameter: 124mm (4.88) Bell Material: Gold Brass Bore Size: 11.84mm (.466) Valves: 3 Top sprung hand-lapped Monel pistons Finish: Silver Plate Waterkeys: 2 Included Accessories: Hard Wood-Shell Case Lyre Micro-Fibre Cloth and Mouthpiece
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