According to the Besson website the 981/981 EEb has a 17.3mm (0.681") bore, while the JinBao 700 is listed with larger bore of 17.5mm (0.69").
However this week I had chance to compare slides and in actual fact the two models are identical bore. I tried a valve slide from the JinBao and it fitted perfect in the Besson (not tight, or loose)
I just wanted to correct previous statement I made. It seems like the measurements on the Besson website are incorrect.
Besson 981/982 & JinBao 700 valve bore
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Re: Besson 981/982 & JinBao 700 valve bore
i am wondering if a tunin gslide from the Jin bao would fit a besson 981 (or my older boosey & Hawkes)
If so would you be able to get one?
ken k
If so would you be able to get one?
ken k
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Re: Besson 981/982 & JinBao 700 valve bore
Are you talking about main tuning slide Ken? In which case I will check next Mondayken k wrote:i am wondering if a tunin gslide from the Jin bao would fit a besson 981 (or my older boosey & Hawkes)
If so would you be able to get one?
ken k
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Re: Besson 981/982 & JinBao 700 valve bore
yes the main slide. i would like to be able to get slide stock to make a longer tuning slide if possible.
ken k
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B&H imperial E flat tuba
Mirafone 187 BBb
1919 Pan American BBb Helicon
1924 Buescher BBb tuba (Dr. Suessaphone)
2009 Mazda Miata
1996 Honda Pacific Coast PC800
Mirafone 187 BBb
1919 Pan American BBb Helicon
1924 Buescher BBb tuba (Dr. Suessaphone)
2009 Mazda Miata
1996 Honda Pacific Coast PC800