{"product_id":"besson-prestige-cornet","title":"Pre-Owned Besson Prestige Professional Cornet - Silver Plate with Gold Trim (Ex-USAF)","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003ePre-Owned Besson Prestige Professional Cornet - Silver Plate with Gold Trim (Ex-USAF)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eWe are incredibly proud to offer one of the finest cornets ever manufactured: a pre-owned Besson Prestige Professional Cornet, serial number 112170.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe Besson Prestige is the global standard for elite brass band players and professional soloists. It is revered for its deeply resonant, dark, and room-filling sound that refuses to break up even at extreme dynamic levels. What makes this specific instrument so extraordinary is its Ex-USAF provenance. This cornet was vetted and maintained by elite military technicians for one of the premier ensembles in the United States, yet it shows very few signs of use, making it a rare and coveted find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Besson Prestige\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Ultimate Cornet Tone:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered with a large bore and a specialized bell taper, the Prestige delivers that authentic, thick \"shepherd's crook\" cornet sound that blends seamlessly into a section while possessing the carrying power for demanding solo work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStunning Aesthetics:\u003c\/b\u003e This horn is an absolute showstopper under stage lights. It features a brilliant silver-plated body beautifully contrasted by factory gold-plated trim (valve caps, water keys, and slides).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDeep Black Valve Touches:\u003c\/b\u003e Adding to its striking, elegant look, the finger buttons feature gorgeous, deep black inlays that immediately set this horn apart from standard factory models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eElite Intonation:\u003c\/b\u003e Besson cornets are famous for their rock-solid intonation, allowing players to navigate the most difficult technical passages and soaring melodies with absolute pitch confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Shop Inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCosmetics:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eExcellent Professional Condition.\u003c\/b\u003e This cornet has been meticulously cared for during its time with the Air Force. The silver plating and gold accents are vibrant and fully intact, showing only the lightest, most microscopic signs of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eStage-Ready.\u003c\/b\u003e Our expert in-house repair team has thoroughly benched this cornet. The valves are lightning-fast and buttery smooth, all slides pull freely with perfect compression, and the horn plays flawlessly right out of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Original Case Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Besson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Prestige Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 112170\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey:\u003c\/b\u003e Bb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBell:\u003c\/b\u003e Shepherd's Crook Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Silver Plate with Gold-Plated Trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eValve Touches:\u003c\/b\u003e Deep Black Inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Ex-United States Air Force (USAF)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-Owned \/ Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Fleming Music Commitment\u003c\/b\u003e When you purchase a professional instrument from Fleming Musical Instruments \u0026amp; Repair, you aren't just buying a horn—you are gaining a dedicated support team. Every instrument is meticulously inspected and regulated by our on-site master technicians before it ever leaves our hands. We back our inventory with a 14-day return window and a full 1-year warranty, so you can invest in your sound with absolute confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eHave questions about financing, need to discuss a potential trade-in, or want to hear how this horn sounds? 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