The professional class model cornet from Besson. The Sovereign features a hand made gold brass bell, top sprung monel valves, 1st and 3rd valve slide triggers. Comes in a high quality hard case and also includes a Roger Webster Alliance Mouthpiece.
Key - Bb
Bore - .466"/11,84mm
Bell - Hand-hammered gold brass 4.88"/124mm
Valves - 3 Top sprung hand-lapped Monel pistons
Waterkeys - 2 lever-style forged
Weight - 2 lb, 7oz/1100g
Features - Shepherd's crook, 1st and 3rd valve slide triggers
Outfit - Hard wood-shell burgundy form-fitted case, lyre, micro-fibre cloth, Alliance mouthpiece, valve oil
Finish - Clear lacquer
The industry standard for brass bands all over the UK, the Sovereign has been a go-to cornet for professionals for decades. We find this blows with slightly more focus than it's bigger brother, the Prestige.