The art of sound. Expressed through the best-built soprano cornet youve ever held. This is what defines the Besson Sovereign soprano BE924G Eb cornet in silver plate. Designed in France and manufactured in Germany the BE924G is the number one soprano cornet from Besson. Thanks to Bessons meticulous attention to detail the BE924G soprano cornet has a warm and vibrant tone – perfect for soaring across a brass band. And even though the intonation is excellent the sop includes a first valve slide trigger to ensure tuning is never an issue. As per all Besson Sovereign instruments the BE924G soprano cornet offers the quintessential British brass band sound. So whether youre preparing for a concert or attending one of the many brass band competitions the Besson BE924G soprano cornet will suit your needs. Please note: Image for reference only. This cornet does not include valve oil. Built For Winners The Besson Sovereign soprano Eb cornet has been purposefully designed to suit top-level players. Thanks to the hand-hammered gold brass bell its beautiful tone allows for high singing melodic lines – no matter what the dynamic. Gold brass is the preferred material of choice by musicians who require a warm tone. This is especially important with the Besson soprano cornet because unlike cheaper models its easy to control your tone with a Sovereign. To ensure you have a seamless experience the valves in the BE924G 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. Legendary Reputation Over many years Besson Sovereign instruments have gained a legendary reputation among the brass band community. Handmade in Germany all Sovereign instruments are built to be easy-blowing and flexible to play. The sound quality of the Sovereign instruments has become the very essence of the brass band tone and this is why they are the most widely used band instruments in the world. All Sovereign instruments have their own devoted solo players and even whole sections of the worlds finest bands perform on Sovereigns. Everything You Need A premium instrument deserves a premium case. This is why the BE924G soprano cornet includes one of Bessons professional burgundy cases. The exterior of the case is made with robust hardwood and finished with gold fittings. For an extra touch of luxury the case has the Besson logo in gold printed on the front. 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 soprano mouthpiece. Made in conjunction with Dr Roger Webster this mouthpiece offers a great starting point for the soprano 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: Eb Bell Diameter: 118mm (4.65) Bell Material: Gold Brass Bore Size: 11.68mm (.460) Valves: 3 Top sprung hand-lapped Monel pistons Finish: Silver Plate Waterkeys: 2 Included Accessories: Hard Wood-Shell Case Lyre Micro-Fibre Cloth and Alliance Mouthpiece