https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Silver ... 6016.l4276
It's listed as an F tuba but I'm guessing it's an Eb. Extreme patina and missing a mouthpiece receiver, but looks complete otherwise. A Buy it Now for about $300 total after shipping...just $100 locally! Could be an interesting parts horn or a basis for a Frankentuba project for someone.
eBay (OH): $100 3v Besson
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Re: eBay (OH): $100 3v Besson
Look at the length of the 2nd valve slide and the inner of loops the tubing takes after the MTS but before the bottom bow. It actually may be an F or Eb
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Re: eBay (OH): $100 3v Besson
Yeah, the length of the valve slides seem to match Eb length to me (compared side-by-side with other Ebs). Much too long to be a euph I think.
As for F...well, I'd be surprised if Besson sold a 2-20 intermediate 3-valve F tuba, but I suppose weirder things have happened.
As for F...well, I'd be surprised if Besson sold a 2-20 intermediate 3-valve F tuba, but I suppose weirder things have happened.
I mostly play the slidey thing.
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Re: eBay (OH): $100 3v Besson
It looks pretty much identical to my Besson Regent Eb Bass. The Regent plays lovely.
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