Besson Euphonium Serial Number List

Boosey & HawkesBoosey & Co. Was established by Thomas Boosey in 1816. They began sellingwoodwind instruments in 1851. The first flutes were made in 1856 afteragreeing to build a flute designed by the Pratten Co.

The first 'reed'instruments were made in 1879. BRASSFLUTESREEDSYear Manufactured 0 8 7 0 5 9 1 4 2 7 6 5 7 9 7 6 1 7 0 0 6 4 0 2 1 18 14 16 10 15 12 17 16 10 11 18 16 10 16 16 14 10 19 BOOSEY & HAWKES 1934 - 1950The largest competitor for Boosey & Co. Was Hawkes & Son.In 1934 the two companies joined together to form Boosey & Hawkes.

Besson Euphonium Models

BRASSFLUTESREEDSYear Manufactured1 1 1 1 1 10 1 1 1 10 1944 15 10 15 10 17 14 11 15 19 13 130 1 284 1 238 1 25 24 38 E7 8 1962 0 1963 4 1964 1965 1966 6 1967 2 1968 118 1969 117 1970 148 1971 110 1972 104 1973 118 1974 124 1975 168 1976 127 1977 102 1978 173 1979 232 1980 253 1981 261 1982 296 1983 272 1984 297 1985In 1981 Boosey & Hawkes purchased Buffet Crampon, Inc. They are now theexclusive distributor of Buffet woodwinds. In that same year they purchasedSchreiber Bassoon Co. In addition to these instruments, they distributeBesson Brass, F.

Besson trumpets, Keilwerth Saxophones, Paesold Bows, SchroetterOrchestral Instruments, and Denis Wick.

The Sovereign 967 and 968 and the 967T and 968T euphoniums with their lively response, “classic” BESSON tone and wonderful valve action are known and trusted by players all over the world. The Sovereign euphoniums are slightly lighter in weight than the Prestige models, providing a very open and free-blowing feel with an immediacy of response that appeals to many musicians. All the Sovereign models are large bore four-valve compensating instruments, with the bell size of the 968 slightly smaller than the 967. The new family member is the 967T which is the classic 967 model with a new addition: the famous tuning slide trigger from the Prestige euphonium, giving increased control over all aspects of the tuning and slightly darkening the tone. This model is proving to be a very exciting and popular addition to the Besson range.

Hawkes And Son Serial Numbers

Sovereign euphoniums have a facility and versatility that make them highly sought-after, and like all the Besson brass range, have benefited greatly from developments in valve technology since production commenced in Germany.