SOLD: 1969 Besson New Standard BBb Tuba $1,800

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SOLD: 1969 Besson New Standard BBb Tuba $1,800

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Up for sale is a fine playing 1969 Besson New Standard BBb tuba.
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The original small European receiver has been replaced by a standard American one.
The bottom bow has been repaired and a new bottom bow guard was installed.
The valves are fast and all the tuning slides move as they should.
The valve springs and felts are new as well.
A case is included but no mouthpiece.
The tuba is located in Springfield, MA 01129
Shipping to CONUS is available and local pickup is possible.
Last edited by b.williams on Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:26 am, edited 2 times in total.


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Re: FS: 1969 Besson New Standard BBb Tuba $1,800

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I'm no expert, but that looks like a good deal.
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jtm wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 5:24 pm I'm no expert, but that looks like a good deal.
We're all experts here. And yes, it is!
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Sure is! But I am on the wrong side of the pond...
Although with shipping it is probably still cheaper then getting one here
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Re: SOLD: 1969 Besson New Standard BBb Tuba $1,800

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Could you upload or provide a link to the pictures?

Thank you!
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