Besson BBb Recording Style Tuba-SOLD

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Besson BBb Recording Style Tuba-SOLD

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I am looking to sell an old Besson BBb Recording Style Tuba. Made in England. Has Dents and lacquer wear but plays just fine. American shank receiver. Comes with 2 piece hard case.All valves and slides work. Very solid option for a budget horn that will do what you need it to do. Can work out shipping by Greyhound but would be better to meet up in person. I live in Panama City Beach and would be willing to drive anywhere in about a 5 hour range. Looking for $500, negotiable. Attaching a google drive link with pictures because they are too big to upload here.

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Re: Besson BBb Recording Style Tuba

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Very interesting! Never seen one of these Bessons before.
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Bump for price drop
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Bump, still available
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Bump, Still available and price dropped to $600
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Bump, Still looking to get this tuba moved, price dropped to $500
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Nice horn. I had one of these several years ago. Great player, just couldn't see around the *&^%$ bell :)
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The B&H Model 225 is a fantastic instrument, an age of quality. Americans are generally suspicious of British instruments, with the workmanship & heritage of the old Kings, Conns and Holtons being hard to beat. I love playing my own bell front B&H BBb, a very colourful and substantial sound. The low end is awesome, once you figure things out. Can you give a hint as to the serial number, for comparison purposes? (ex. - 1234XX)
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Re: Besson BBb Recording Style Tuba

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As long as the valves are good, this would be a great - and CHEAP - pick up for somebody who wanted a good sounding, good tuning, axe for all sorts of playing. I find it hard to believe nobody has grabbed it at this price - especially with the cases!
Back in the 60's these were THE thing in University bands before Mira 186 then MW 25's came into the market at lower prices. The U of Il had about 10 in the symphonic band tuba section.

By the way, at that time they came with a "tuning" bit which, if you had the American shank size, worked great and made the sight lines and ergonomics work.
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Would buy in a heart beat.... but I’m in Ohio not Florida
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Karituba wrote:Would buy in a heart beat.... but I’m in Ohio not Florida
I know that all too well.
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Bump, trying to put this tuba out there again, price is negotiable
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Funny Story.... Traded my Conn 14K for a tuba just like this. These are wonderful tubas
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