Seedhouse said:
Just wondered whether anyone had any experience in using the Besson Prestige Euphonium, what their general view on the instrument was, any problems etc?
Hi - think we met briefly in Windblowers when I was after some valve guides - got the right ones from Normans in the end.....
Well the prestige - nice instrument - I think it gives me a richer sound - its a Besson - so there are imperfections - you have to watch tuning on top F's and G's (4th valve normally sorts this one out for long notes anyhow)...bit of plating - mine is a lacquered model....
I understand that they took the best instruments in the sovereign process and turned them into prestige - using Steven Mead as the tester - so they are really a 'best' sovereign....
Tuning slide is a little unusual - but you can get used to it....also there is no lyre holder - apparently its a solosts instrument....bit daft really - but there you go
If you want to have a blow let me know - I'm happy to oblige
Mine is a couple of years old - now that production has switched abroad it may be a different kettle of fish..