{"product_id":"besson-prestige-be2052-8g-0-steven-mead-b-euphonium-goldlack","title":"Besson Bb Euphonium Prestige BE2052 Steven Mead, Gold Lacquer, incl. Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever wondered which euphonium Steven Mead plays himself: this is it. The Prestige BE2052 in gold lacquer is the model he developed together with Besson and refined over many years – and it sounds exactly like that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe key difference from its sister models is the floating leadpipe. It is not rigidly fixed to the body but is free to vibrate. You hear it immediately: the instrument responds more easily, notes get more core, and the overtones carry further through the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd to that the handmade yellow brass bell with a 304 mm diameter. It gives the low register volume without the top end turning harsh. You play on four compensating stainless steel piston valves in a 3+1 layout – smooth, airtight and free of the usual intonation compromises in the low register. Fine-tune with the main slide trigger, comfortably operated with your left thumb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBore: 14.98 mm (.590 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBell: 304 mm (12 inch), yellow brass, handmade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFloating leadpipe for more resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eValves: 4 compensating piston valves, 3+1 layout, stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eTrigger on the main slide, operated with the left thumb\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e3 water keys\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eDetachable lyre, detachable water catcher\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinger buttons, valve caps and water keys gold-plated\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFinish: gold lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWeight: approx. 4.7 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eContents: instrument, case, mouthpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery instrument passes through my master workshop before shipping: valves, slides and airtightness are checked, so you can start playing right away. I am happy to take your old instrument in part exchange. Questions about this model? Call me or send me a message – I will advise you personally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62084741300492,"sku":"BE20522-8G-0","price":9890.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/0207\/9756\/files\/1418-BE20522-8G-0.jpg?v=1789481623","url":"https:\/\/www.brasswerkstatt.de\/en\/products\/besson-prestige-be2052-8g-0-steven-mead-b-euphonium-goldlack","provider":"BrassWerkstatt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}