ON HOLD Besson Imperial/New standard BBb compensating bass

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ON HOLD Besson Imperial/New standard BBb compensating bass

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Hello all,

Up for sale is this Besson Imperial/New Standard, a fully compensating large BBb bass in the style of the British Brass Band tradition. It has been recently serviced and chem cleaned by a local technician in Houston TX. Plays evenly through the registers. Would be a welcome addition to your local brass band bass section! Selling because it hasn't been played much at all in the past couple years and should be getting used! Asking $1,800 plus shipping via Greyhound freight. Thanks for looking, feel free to contact me with questions.
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I'd say that was an Imperial/NewStandard.. the 992 had a straight leadpipe and the normal rounded valve tops (those are New Standard 'castle' ones).
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Re: FS: Besson 992 BBb compensating bass

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I was not 100% sure about the exact model of this beast. I thought the false slide for hand grip was a sign that made it a 992. Thanks a lot for the clarification Andy! Bump!
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Re: FS: Besson 992 BBb compensating bass

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contravic wrote:I was not 100% sure about the exact model of this beast. I thought the false slide for hand grip was a sign that made it a 992. Thanks a lot for the clarification Andy! Bump!
No worries, a good one of those as as good as any 992!
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Re: FS: Besson 992 BBb compensating bass

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People biting, but not committing. Make me an offer! Bump!
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Re: FS: Besson Imperial/New standard BBb compensating bass

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Bump for corrections and price drop!
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Re: FS: Besson Imperial/New standard BBb compensating bass

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"In the style of...."? Not just the style. This is the British Brass Band Tradition!!!
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Re: FS: Besson Imperial/New standard BBb compensating bass

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Back on the market! Perfect timing to try and fit this guy under your Christmas tree!

Bump.
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Re: FS: Besson Imperial/New standard BBb compensating bass

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Bump!
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Re: FS: Besson Imperial/New standard BBb compensating bass

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Is it sold yet?
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