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Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:01 pm
by arpthark
I am posting this on behalf of my friend who is a professional repairman.

This is a vintage Besson euphonium that will eventually be polished and re-lacquered. He wondered if I would post it here to gauge interest. He would like to get around $1000 (post polishing and lacquering) but would hear offers on it as-is. Includes a hard case in good condition. I play-tested it today and it's a very good horn with the usual quirks associated with this model. All valves have 99%+ plating on them with almost no wear. This instrument was stored in an attic for the past several years, hence the patina. All slides move well. Current lacquer is maybe 30%, but relacquering is an option. Takes medium British shank.

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Pickup is in Brimfield, MA. I don't think he would like to ship, but I am willing to assist in drop off in the New England/NYC metro area.

Please PM me for contact info. Thanks!

Blake

Re: FS: vintage Besson comp. euph w/ hard case

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:17 pm
by Finetales
Sad (but understandable) that he doesn't want to ship - I would gladly buy it right now without polishing or lacquering (in fact, I'd much prefer it that way) if I could get it shipped to LA.

Re: FS: vintage Besson comp. euph w/ hard case

Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:24 pm
by bloke
bell appears to be the old V-insert style.

Re: FS: vintage Besson comp. euph w/ hard case

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2023 5:02 am
by arpthark
Finetales wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:17 pm Sad (but understandable) that he doesn't want to ship - I would gladly buy it right now without polishing or lacquering (in fact, I'd much prefer it that way) if I could get it shipped to LA.
Pass me along your info and I'll check with him.

Re: FS: vintage Besson comp. euph w/ hard case

Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:51 am
by frailingtuba
Sent you a PM. Feel free to call/text/email.

Re: FS: vintage Besson comp. euph w/ hard case

Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:33 pm
by Finetales
arpthark wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2023 5:02 am
Finetales wrote: Sat Sep 23, 2023 9:17 pm Sad (but understandable) that he doesn't want to ship - I would gladly buy it right now without polishing or lacquering (in fact, I'd much prefer it that way) if I could get it shipped to LA.
Pass me along your info and I'll check with him.
Sent!

Re: FS: vintage Besson comp. euph w/ hard case

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 12:42 pm
by JTHoopes
I sent you an inquiry via email, I am in the northeast area and have some questions but would love to check out this horn, condition looks amazing and I love the look and sound of old bessons!

Re: FS: vintage Besson comp. euph w/ hard case

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2023 1:55 pm
by arpthark
Thanks for all your interest, but I forgot to update this post. This horn has sold. Thanks!