For sale is the upper branch/bow for a Besson/B&H recording bell E-flat tuba. This is the piece that was “shortened” at the factory to allow for the longer recording bell on these instruments. It also happens to be the branch that was shortened on high-pitch fixed upright bell instruments as well. This particular one comes from a high-pitch fixed bell instrument (of which I’ve included a picture), but again—it’s the same bow that was used on the recording bell instruments.
Pictures are available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing" target="_blank
This branch can be used to convert a fixed upright bell Besson or B&H compensating E-flat tuba to a detachable recording bell tuba. All that is needed, besides this branch, is a female bell receiver and a recording bell. Obviously, Besson-made parts would be more original, but a King receiver and detachable bell also works. I can attest to this because I just finished modifying a B&H Imperial E-flat tuba in this way (using a King bell). I ended up acquiring an additional one of these branches while I was working on the project, which is why this one is for sale.
You can read more about these recording bell Bessons, and what this branch accomplishes, here: viewtopic.php?f=2&t=78150" target="_blank
Asking $100, including shipping in the US (please contact me for shipping overseas). I might also be willing to trade for a King (1240/2340 or similar) recording bell.
Please email for more information: funkhoss@gmail.com" target="_blank.
Thanks for looking!
-Funkhoss
FS: Besson Eb recording tuba upper branch/bow--$100 shipped
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This forum is for buying or selling your personal equipment. Sponsored selling is allowed as well. All ads are required to have the following information: Price (even for trades), brand, model, and location (City and State, for instruments, not accessories). It is acceptable to link to an external ad if you are promoting a sale of your personal equipment. No Ebay auctions, but "Buy It Now" listings are fine. Photos are HIGHLY suggested as well, and may be hosted on Google Drive, or elsewhere. If you see an ad that does not meet these criteria, please report it.
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funkhoss
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Re: FS: Besson Eb recording tuba upper branch/bow--$100 ship
Bump for the new year!
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Re: FS: Besson Eb recording tuba upper branch/bow--$100 ship
Just to show that it's possible...
Here's one of these shorter upper branches, on a compensating B&H E-flat, with a King bell receiver and a King recording bell installed. It really does work! No additional shortening or other modification was necessary. And, just to emphasize the point...
Here's the same instrument with an upright King 19" bell installed. It has a great, contrabass-like sound.
Only $100 shipped for this upper branch!
-Funkhoss
Here's one of these shorter upper branches, on a compensating B&H E-flat, with a King bell receiver and a King recording bell installed. It really does work! No additional shortening or other modification was necessary. And, just to emphasize the point...
Here's the same instrument with an upright King 19" bell installed. It has a great, contrabass-like sound.
Only $100 shipped for this upper branch!
-Funkhoss