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Extra-large finger buttons fitted to 1980s Besson 782

Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:03 am
by GeoffC_UK
1982 build.
Besson 782, nee Imperial.
EEb bass tuba
Extra-large finger buttons fitted.
Old (smaller) buttons removed.
Upper valve caps machined with new recess.
Larger standard Yamaha buttons fitted.
Much improved action, in my opinion.

See here: https://youtu.be/l94pT0hBShw

Earlier, more significant custom work done: https://youtu.be/KASsK-A4DH0

Re: Extra-large finger buttons fitted to 1980s Besson 782

Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2021 2:34 am
by greenbean
I have to agree - the big Yamaha finger buttons are nice.