Besson BE162-1-0 - PRODIGE 162 CLEAR LACQUER
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Essential Information About the New Standard 162 Euphonium
Essential Information About the New Standard 162 Euphonium
- Key in Bb : a standard format, ideal for brass bands, wind orchestras, and conservatory learning.
- Easy playability and consistent response : flexible emission and well-balanced registers for steady progress.
- Rich, warm, and centered sound : a singing timbre that highlights melodic lines.
- Reliable mechanics : 3 fast and silent pistons, with 2 water keys for daily maintenance.
Manufacturer Information
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New Standard: a range designed to start on solid foundations
The New Standard 162 follows a clear logic: to offer an accessible and coherent euphonium for musicians who want to get serious. Within the brass family, the euphonium is known for its "vocal" quality and roundness, and this model aims precisely to make this aesthetic easier to achieve, thanks to easy breath control and a comfortable grip. It is a progression-oriented approach: an instrument that encourages sound consistency, stability, and the joy of playing from the first years.
For which musician and styles?
Primarily intended for beginners and intermediate players, the New Standard 162 is perfectly suited for music school students, wind orchestra musicians, as well as brass band sections looking for a reliable and easy-to-play Bb euphonium. Its warm and centered sound character adapts very well to the brass band repertoire, wind orchestra music, and orchestrated popular music, while remaining flexible enough to work on fundamentals (attack, legato, intonation, endurance).
Sound and design
Thanks to a bore of 14.72 mm, the New Standard 162 promotes natural emission and good air column control, which helps stabilize intonation and achieve a full sound without effort. The handmade brass bell (diameter 279 mm ) provides generous projection and beautiful breadth, while maintaining a rich, warm, and centered timbre-particularly pleasant on singing phrases. The lacquer finish emphasizes the instrument's classic aesthetic and contributes to good daily durability. In terms of playability, the 3-piston block is described as fast and silent, with a comfortable feel both at the mouthpiece and under the fingers, a key point for playing long sessions without excessive fatigue.
Recommended compatible accessories
To get the best out of your euphonium, consider regular maintenance: piston oil (essential to keep smooth action), slide grease, as well as a brass cleaning swab and a microfiber cloth to keep the lacquer finish clean. (Mouthpieces and cases are highly dependent on the exact standard and configuration chosen, so it is best to check compatibility before selection.)
Technical specifications
| Level | Student | Color | Yellow |
| Tone | Bb | Finishing | Varnished |
| Body material | Varnished brass | ||
| Key | Bb | Bell | handmade |
| Bore | 14.72 mm | Bell material | brass |
| Finish | lacquered | Bell diameter | 279 mm |
| Number of pistons | 3 | Series / Model | New Standard 162 |
| Number of water keys | 2 | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Besson Prodige BE162-1-0 suitable for beginning euphonium players?
This model is designed for beginner and intermediate musicians, especially in music schools, concert bands, or brass bands. Its 14.72 mm bore promotes natural sound production and breath stability.
What tone does the New Standard 162 offer?
The 279 mm hand-crafted brass bell supports a warm and focused timbre with generous projection. This setup suits the lyrical phrasing of brass bands and wind orchestras.
How many valves does this Bb euphonium have?
The instrument features 3 valves that are reported to be fast and silent, as well as 2 water keys.
What materials and finish does this euphonium have?
The body and bell are made of brass. The yellow lacquer finish emphasizes the instrument's classic aesthetic and facilitates regular maintenance with a microfiber cloth.
What accessories are recommended for maintaining the yellow lacquered Besson Prodige Bb?
Valve oil is recommended to maintain the smooth action of the 3-valve block. Slide grease, a brass cleaning swab, and a microfiber cloth are also suitable. Compatibility of mouthpieces or cases should be verified before selection.
