Silver Besson 983 with case and gig bag - Traded!

[kingrob76]

I've been waffling about this for a couple weeks and I reserve the right to change my mind, but, I've decided to put my Besson 983 up on the market.

I bought this horn from Tom Holtz this past May and promptly had Baltimore Brass do their voodoo that they do on it including pulling the bottom bow for more comprehensive dent work. Anyone who knows Tom (and I've known him for 28 years now) knows he plays his horns a LOT and this horn was due for a little TLC which Baltimore Brass handled quite nicely.

This is a sweet singing horn! However, after several months I've come to the realization that compensating valves and my monolithic ape-brain are NOT a good match. As such, I would ideally like to trade it for a MW 2141 or PT-22 NON-compensating 4+1 Eb tuba, but I am open to other piston 4+1 Eb and F tubas as well. I am not interested in a rotary horn at this time, nor am I interested in a CC or BBb instrument.

I am including an MTS-style hard case which no longer smells like Tom, the Miraphone gig bag that was purchased brand new for it and has yet to be used (and fits perfectly), and two mouthpieces - a Dillon Sheridan S3 in good shape, and a Dillon Sheridan S2 in meh shape. These pieces were cut with this horn in mind and are the two best I've tried for this horn. No, I am not willing to break up the "set" here and send things off individually at this time.

I will also sell this for $6,000 plus shipping. Horn is located in Reston, VA near DC, and I am willing to drive up to 5 hours for a trade. If you are local to the DC area (within 3 hours) I'll deliver it to you.

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[kingrob76]

bump for change in price to reflect the removal of included shipping.

[kingrob76]

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