Besson PRODIGE 130 CLEAR LACQUER
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Essential Information About the BE130 Trombone
Essential Information About the BE130 Trombone
- Ideal for learning : easy sound production and immediate response, perfect for progressing without fatigue.
- Round and full sound : a warm and homogeneous tone, pleasant from the very first notes.
- Light and smooth slide : a fluid mechanism to comfortably work on intonation and positions.
- Versatile Bb configuration : a widely used standard in wind orchestras, brass bands, and ensembles.
Manufacturer Information
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A Trombone Designed to Start Off on the Right Foot
The BE130 was designed with a clear priority: to offer beginner trombonists an instrument that is easy to handle, responds quickly, and helps build good habits. Its design emphasizes playing comfort and consistency, featuring a slide described as particularly light and smooth, a key point for cleanly practicing position changes.
For Which Musician and Styles?
This trombone is primarily aimed at beginners and students in their early years : it facilitates sound production, secures attacks, and helps achieve a stable tone quickly. Thanks to its Bb tuning and versatile size, it is well suited for brass bands, wind orchestras, school ensembles, as well as introductory pop and jazz repertoires.
Sound and Design
The BE130 is designed to easily produce a round and full sound, especially appreciated when starting out and the air column is not yet fully controlled. The handmade brass bell contributes to balanced projection and a warm tonal color, while the yellow brass slide prioritizes smoothness and precision of movement. The lacquered finish protects the instrument daily and makes maintenance easier, a real plus for regular use in lessons and rehearsals.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To complete your BE130, consider a trombone slide lubricant (cream or spray) and a swab suitable for internal tube maintenance: two essentials to keep the slide fast and ensure good playing hygiene over time.
Technical specifications
| Trombone type | Single | Body material | Varnished brass |
| Level | Student | Color | Yellow |
| Tone | Bb | Finishing | Varnished |
| Bore | .500" (12.70 mm) | Slide mechanism | light and smooth |
| Bell | handmade, brass | Included accessories | 1 water key |
| Bell diameter | 8" (203 mm) | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Besson Prodige BE130-1-0 suitable for starting the trombone?
This model is a single Bb trombone at a student level, designed for beginners and early years of practice. Its advertised light and smooth slide facilitates learning positions and transitions.
What sound does the Besson BE130 trombone produce?
The handmade 8-inch (203 mm) brass bell promotes a round and full sound. The projection is described as balanced, with a warm tonal color.
Is the BE130 suitable for brass bands or wind orchestras?
Its Bb pitch and size make it suitable for brass bands, wind orchestras, and school ensembles. It can also be used for introduction to jazz and pop repertoire.
What is the finishing of the Besson Prodige trombone?
The body is made of yellow brass with a lacquer finish. This finish protects the instrument in daily use and makes maintenance easier.
What accessories should be used with a Besson BE130 trombone?
A slide lubricant, in cream or spray form, helps preserve the smoothness of the mechanism. A cleaning swab suitable for the slide tubing is recommended for internal care and hygiene. The yellow brass slide requires regular maintenance to retain its movement qualities.
