Besson Sovereign 980 EEb Tuba

Instrument Details

The Besson BE980 EE-flat tuba is widely viewed as the top professional EE-flat tuba. It has the same layout as the BE981/BE982 tuba but with a 17" bell. The playing characteristics are more in line with the front valved BE983 tuba. The sound is rich and full toned with a centred, focused tone, excellent intonation and easy response.

This tuba is a very good choice for the soloist who prefers the brass band style valve layout.

It is also the choice of many of the leading charismatic performers in the brass band world who provide the foundation for the organ-like tone of the top bands in the world today. The heritage of the Besson tuba sound is proudly maintained with this extraordinary instrument.

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Instrument specifications
Key: EEb
Bore: .681" (17.3mm)
Bell diameter: 17" (431mm)
Weight: 9.3kg (20lb 8oz)
Valves: 4 bottom sprung stainless steel 2nd valve finger ring, Compensating system
Water keys: 4 Original John Fletcher mouthpipe
Finishes: lacquer and bright silverplate
Moulded case, plush lined interior, with wheels
Supplied outfit, in case with Alliance mouthpiece in leather case and accessories

Instrument characteristics
*Constructed from high quality brass
*Excellent response and quality of sound
*Water keys with synthetic rubber seals
*For a perfect seal Stainless steel pistons
*Smooth action and non-corrosive Bottom sprung valves
*Fast valve action Delrin valve guides
*For quieter valve action Phosphor bronze valve springs
*Non-corrosive Nickel silver inner slides
*Non-corrosive Compensating system
*Improves intonation of lower register Computerized bell spinning.
*For tonal consistency Bell rim rolled and soldered over brass wire.
*Adds strength and protection to bell Spring damper set
*For quieter valve action High quality fitted case with wheels
*Protection and ease of handling