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eBay (OH): $100 3v Besson
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2022 8:56 pm
by Finetales
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.
Re: eBay (OH): $100 3v Besson
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:33 pm
by the elephant
Looks more like a euph to me.
Re: eBay (OH): $100 3v Besson
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:40 pm
by LeMark
the elephant wrote: ↑Fri Sep 02, 2022 10:33 pm
Looks more like a euph to me.
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
Re: eBay (OH): $100 3v Besson
Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2022 11:23 pm
by Finetales
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.
Re: eBay (OH): $100 3v Besson
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2022 2:54 am
by 2nd tenor
It looks pretty much identical to my Besson Regent Eb Bass. The Regent plays lovely.
Re: eBay (OH): $100 3v Besson
Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2022 7:14 am
by the elephant
I agree. I have never seen such a tiny Eb. Cool!