Happy Tuba Tuesday. The Museum features a Besson, recording, EE flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1960.
Serial #: 362401
Bell Diameter 22”, Bore Size .689, Height 41.75”.
“50 MEDALS OF HONOUR / AB / BESSON / * / LONDON – PARIS – NEWYORK / MADE IN ENGLAND” on side of bell. “362401 / MADE IN ENGLAND” on part of bell attaching to body. This instrument has a compensating system. Front bell configuration.
https://simonettitubacollection.com/ins ... -3-piston/
Tuba Tuesday: Besson, recording, EE flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1960
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Tuba Tuesday: Besson, recording, EE flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1960
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Re: Tuba Tuesday: Besson, recording, EE flat tuba, 3 piston, c.1960
Those recording bells sure do put out a lot of sound.
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