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Besson BE120 Prodige Bb Cornet
Catalogue No: ibBES-120-2-0
The Besson BE120 Prodige student Bb cornet is designed with the student in mind. It is a full-featured instrument with a sound patterned after the old Sovereign medium large model, which gives the student an advantage in obtaining the classic cornet sound. The added layer of resonant precious metal gives more projection and a wonderful extra dimension to the sound.
What they say
The quality of the musical instrument you learn on can have a huge impact on how your playing develops and how motivated you are to continue learning. This is especially true for brass and woodwind instruments. The Besson BE120 Prodige student Bb cornet is designed in the classic British tradition and with the student in mind. It is a full-featured instrument with a sound patterned after the old Sovereign medium large model, which gives the student an advantage in obtaining the classic cornet sound.
Specs
Body: Silver plated brass - rounded leadpipe
Bell: Silver plated yellow brass
Bell Diameter: 121mm (5")
Bore Size: Medium (11.68mm/0.46")
Weight: 950g (2lb 2)
Valves: Top sprung stainless steel
Other: Shepherd's crook, 1st valve thumb saddle, adjustable 3rd valve slide ring stop, 2 waterkeys
Mouthpiece: Besson 5B
Accessories: Compact case with backpack straps, valve oil, cleaning cloth