Posted by Lee Stofer on March 27, 2003 at 07:45:27:
In Reply to: Besson,Conn or Getzen ? posted by Don on March 26, 2003 at 02:25:51:
If you can find a new or nearly-new Getzen G50, they play very well, are no longer produced, and have several good and unique features.
The new Besson has no track record yet, but should be a fine horn if it plays as well as the other Bessons. I haven't played a Besson yet that I didn't like.
It pains me to say it, but the Conn is not likely to be made to the same quality standards as the other two. If you find one you like that's great, but be prepared to have some work done to it.
Lee Stofer