Step into the limelight. This is the most illustrious cornet in the world. By redefining professional expectations the Besson Prestige BE2028 cornet in silver plate is now found in the hands of almost every master cornet player. And its easy to see why. Hand-made by artisans in Germany the Prestige cornet is guaranteed to impress. When youre playing the Prestige cornet you will instantly notice how precise and responsive the instrument is. And even though the intonation is excellent the BE2028 features a unique main slide and third valve trigger to ensure tuning is always impeccable. As per all Besson Prestige instruments the BE2028 cornet offers a tone that triumphs over rival instruments. This is why some of the worlds leading soloists play on a BE2028 cornet. And that is why the Prestige cornet is the instrument of champions. The art of excellence The Besson Prestige cornet has been purposefully designed for the best of the best. Compared to a Sovereign cornet the Prestige offers a more focused and intense sound. The hand-hammered yellow brass bell is the key to producing an instrument with such a fine array of tonal colour. This material is perfect for musicians who need a versatile tone as it can comfortably play in any ensemble – no matter what the dynamic. To ensure you have a seamless experience the valves in the BE2028 cornet are crafted from monel. This nickel and copper alloy can be found in the majority of premium cornets thanks to its resistant properties. Thanks to the dense characteristics of monel it is more resistant to corrosion meaning they wont flake and are less likely to seize up. Although the tuning on the Prestige cornet is superb Besson have included triggers on the main slide and third valve slide. Not only does this unique combination feel comfortable in your hands but they also allow for correcting any intonation – even when playing open. When you hear a whole cornet section play on Prestige cornets you hear something magical. This is why most of the worlds leading brass bands choose Prestige instruments for their cornet sections. Winning reputation Thanks to the Prestige range of instruments having such a legendary reputation they are often branded as “the” brass instrument to own. Handmade in Germany all Prestige instruments are built to the highest standards to ensure unparalleled quality. This is how they achieve the clear and distinctive sound that Prestige instruments are famed for all with the best finish in the industry. All Prestige instruments have their own devoted solo players and even whole sections of the worlds finest bands perform on Prestige instruments. Everything you need A premium instrument deserves a premium case. This is why the BE2028 cornet includes one of Bessons stitched black cases. The exterior of the case is made with robust hardwood and finished with a black material. For an extra touch of luxury the case has the Besson logo in gold printed on the front. To ensure that you can store all of your music the case includes a large pocket on the outside. The inside of the case is finished with a beautiful soft-touch burgundy material that will keep your instrument gleaming. To ensure that you can start playing straight away the cornet includes an Alliance cornet mouthpiece. Made in conjunction with Dr Roger Webster this mouthpiece offers a great starting point for the cornet. At the front of the case you will find a large compartment which is ideal for storing all of your accessories. Also included is a lyre and a Besson branded micro-fibre cloth so you can keep your instrument looking its best. Specifications Key Of: Bb Bell Diameter: 124mm (4.88) Bell Material: Yellow Brass Bore Size: 11.89mm (.468) Valves: 3 Top sprung hand-lapped Monel pistons Finish: Silver Plate Waterkeys: 2 Included Accessories: Hard Wood-Shell Case Lyre Micro-Fibre Cloth Alliance Mouthpiece and Heavyweight Caps and Finger Buttons