The Besson Prestige BE2029 Bb Cornet in Silver Plate is a professional-level cornet designed for serious brass band, solo and ensemble players. Reimagined with input from leading cornet specialists including Roger Webster, Tom Smith and Lode Violet, the revised Prestige 2029 builds on Besson’s long-standing brass band heritage while offering improved projection, focus and playability.
Built by skilled artisans in Germany, the BE2029-2G-0 silver plated model features a 133mm yellow brass bell, gold brass leadpipe, 11.84mm bore, top-sprung monel valves, reversed 1st and 3rd slides, main tuning slide trigger, 3rd slide trigger and gold-plated accent trim.
Updated Key Features
Professional Bb cornet from Besson’s Prestige range
Silver plated finish
Reference: BE2029-2G-0
Revised BE2029 design for improved focus, projection and balance
Developed with input from leading cornet players
Built by skilled artisans in Germany
133mm yellow brass bell
Gold brass leadpipe
11.84mm bore
Top-sprung monel valves
Reversed 1st and 3rd slides
Main tuning slide trigger
3rd slide trigger
Gold-plated accent trim kit
Deluxe case and outfit included
Designed for brass band, solo, contest and professional ensemble playing
Updated Specifications
Specification
Details
Brand
Besson
Model
Prestige BE2029
Reference
BE2029-2G-0
Product Type
Cornet
Key
Bb
Finish
Silver Plate
Bore Size
11.84mm
Bell Diameter
133mm
Bell Material
Yellow Brass
Leadpipe
Gold Brass
Valves
Top-Sprung Monel Valves
Main Tuning Slide
Trigger
3rd Slide
Trigger
Slides
Reversed 1st and 3rd Slides
Trim Kit
Gold-Plated Accents
Case and Outfit
Deluxe
Build Location
Germany
Suitable For
Professional Players, Advanced Students, Brass Bands, Soloists
