Klarinet Archive - Posting 000650.txt from 1999/12

From: Roger Shilcock <roger.shilcock@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] Besson clarinet
Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 04:04:24 -0500

I'm certainly surprised this one says it's Made in England.
Roger S.

On Sun, 19 Dec 1999 ShawThings@-----.com wrote:

> Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 06:07:35 EST
> From: ShawThings@-----.com
> Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: [kl] Besson clarinet
>
> Dear klarinetters,
> I have recently been given a Besson "Westminister" (Bb) clarinet with the
> suggestion that it might be a useful student instrument.
> It is seems similar to the older mid-range Boosey clarinets, all wood with
> metal-lined tenons on joints but no metal ring on the end of the bell.
> It's in very good condition.
> It plays beautifully - very well in tune over whole range, with no stuffy
> throat notes.
> It seems to be a much better instrument than modern "student' models.
> It is stamped "made in England" with serial no. is 213364.
> My guess is that it's probably more than 30 years old because I don't think
> Besson has made wind instruments for at least 30 years.
> I have not been able to find any information on www so I wonder whether any
> instruments of any type are still being produced with the Besson label.
> I'd be very grateful if anyone could tell me anything about this instrument
> (and/or the fate of Besson & co.).
> Thanks in anticipation,
> Tim Shaw.
>
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