SOLD: Besson International 782 4 valve Compensating Eb Bass Tuba $2,000 plus shipping

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SOLD: Besson International 782 4 valve Compensating Eb Bass Tuba $2,000 plus shipping

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Besson International 782 4 valve Compensating Eb Bass Tuba

This is a really good Eb tuba. Except for a wrinkle in the bell, that is hard to see in the pictures, the tuba is in excellent playing and cosmetic condition.

Link to pictures: https://1drv.ms/a/s!ApprplSABUEBhQpxyvyH0PcHxHkE

Bore: 0.681”
Bell Diameter: 19”
Height: 34.5”
Weight: 20.5 lb.

The sale includes a Besson 5L mouthpiece and a black case.

$2,000 plus shipping. Please use PayPal Friends and Family.

The tuba is located in Springfield, MA.
Shipping by FedEx.
Local pickup is available.

Thank you.
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Re: Sale Pending: Besson International 782 4 valve Compensating Eb Bass Tuba $2,000 plus shipping

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How does the 782 differ from the nine-eighty series of Eb tubas?
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Would I be right in the thought that the International is a modern attempt at remaking the imperial line ?
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barry grrr-ero wrote: Tue Aug 31, 2021 10:45 pm How does the 782 differ from the nine-eighty series of Eb tubas?
I believe the international line is Chinese made.
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I have no idea what you're saying, but thank you.
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The International production is at the Buffet owned factory in China.
The Sovereign is made in Germany.

SOVEREIGN - 982 - top model - Professional
INTERNATIONAL - 782 - second - Professional
PRODIGE - 187 - third - Student

Like most of these situations for 90% of players the International is just as good as the Sovereign.

Sovereign $12,000
International $7,000
Prodige $3000

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