BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND

BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND
BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND
BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND
BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND
BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND
BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND
BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND
BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND
BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND
BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND
BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND
BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND

BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND
Sorry, no overseas sales for this item. Up for sale is a Used Besson 785 Compensating Bb Bell Front Tuba. Used as is condition. This tuba was built in England and features the Automatic Compensating System. It is in playing condition but needs a complete internal cleaning and exterior silver polishing to restore the shine. The valves are air tight, the front 3 slides were spray painted silver but we are not sure why. Plating on them may be under the silver paint? The main tuning slide is missing the cross brace. This has an English Shank mouthpiece receiver which is smaller than the traditional US receivers. A standard mouthpiece like a Bach only inserts about ½ inch. English shank tuba mouthpieces are difficult to find and expensive. Most players replace the English Shank mouthpiece receiver with a standard receiver and use the mouthpiece they are accustomed to using. Please refer to the last photo, it gives a brief explanation on the automatic compensating system. Key of Bb Made in England Brass construction with satin silver finish on body and bright silver trim. Inside bell flare was buffed to brass and lacquered. The satin finish looks to be original. Automatic Compensating System 3 upright valves 24 detachable bell front bell. 730 Large Bore 36.5 body length (without bell) 27 total pounds (body and bell) English Shank mouthpiece receiver Mouthpiece is not included. The item “BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND” is in sale since Wednesday, June 19, 2019. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Brass\Tubas”. The seller is “1800usaband” and is located in Aberdeen, South Dakota. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Key: Bb
  • MPN: Does Not Apply
  • Brand: Besson

BESSON 785 COMPENSATING Bb BELL FRONT TUBA, DETACHABLE BELL, BUILT IN ENGLAND

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