WTB (maybe): old 3/4 BBb tuba for bort Jr.

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Heavy_Metal
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Re: WTB (maybe): old 3/4 BBb tuba for bort Jr.

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Look for a Besson 787 or similar. I'd call it a 5/8-size. I once had one of these and it definitely punches above its weight, and should be easy for him to handle.


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