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4/4-size Besson 4v (3+1) Compensating BBb Tuba. Suitable for a British-style brass band, concert/community band, chamber/church group or brass quintet. The sound, response and scale are great across the range of this horn. The Blaikley compensating system automatically adds tubing to make valve combinations more in tune.
$1795 + ground shipping.
It is in good used condition for a horn of its age. S/N 425XXX, c. 1966. No case is included.
- Tuba is 39.5" tall with a 17" bell. Heavy, built like a tank.
- The valves still have a decent amount of plating on them, showing moderate wear. The compression is good. All the slides move freely.
- There are multiple scratches, dings/dents and evidence of prior repairs - none that affect function/playability.
-The ball on the bottom bow was removed, and there is a dent in that area also. Typical for big tubas that have a few miles on them.
- The silver finish is appx. 90%
A Denis Wick #1 mouthpiece is included. (Note: these older British tubas have a slightly smaller receiver than modern horns. Denis Wick and other makers have a size of mouthpiece shank that will fit these. "Standard/American" or "Euro" shank mouthpieces will not fit properly.)
Will be shipped UPS ground to CONUS only or local pickup. Located in Tucson, Arizona.
Pics here:
Thanks for looking
~SOLD~ Besson 4v (3+1) Compensating BBb Tuba
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~SOLD~ Besson 4v (3+1) Compensating BBb Tuba
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Re: Besson 4v (3+1) Compensating BBb Tuba
Lower price
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Re: Besson 4v (3+1) Compensating BBb Tuba
Lower lower price. Great stocking stuffer.
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Re: Besson 4v (3+1) Compensating BBb Tuba
Still available? Pics?
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1965 Holton 345 BB-flat
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Re: Besson 4v (3+1) Compensating BBb Tuba
Yes, this tuba is still available. Here is a link to some pictures: https://tucson.craigslist.org/msg/d/tuc ... 59098.html
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