Besson 980/1/2 vs. Willson 3400TA

ZNC Dandy · Post by **ZNC Dandy** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:11 am

Does anyone have any experience with the Besson 3+1 comps and the Willson 3+1 comp EEb's? I am curious what you think of the horns, as I am looking to buy a 3+1 comp EEb. Also any other suggestions are welcome.

iiipopes · Post by **iiipopes** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:36 pm

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peter birch · Post by **peter birch** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 7:29 am

I have played the besson sovereigns, and now play a courtois 181, and actually enjoy the feel of the slightly bigger bore and bigger pistons. I have also had a play on the new Schrieber and Keilworth York tuba. it has a very similar feel to the Bessons, the most important difference being that the lead pipe is not soldered to to the bell, and that is interesting.