Besson 981 Eb Sovereign Tuba

The Besson BE981 EEb Tuba is an exceptional professional instrument. Constructed with a larger bore mouthpipe, the tuba produces a wider symphonic tone. Considered a "concert" model, the BE981 tuba is designed for playing in the seated position. A lower position mouthpipe offers comfort to the symphonic player whether they be playing in a concert band or symphony orchestra.

• Bell Diameter: 483mm (19")
• Bore: 17.51mm (.689")
• Compensating
• Finishes: Lacquer and silver plate
• Patented spring damper set
• Valves: 4 bottom sprung stainless steel
• Water keys: 4
• 2nd valve finger ring
• Black molded case, plush lined interior, with wheels
• Weight: 9.3kg (20lb 8oz)

Besson 982 Eb Sovereign Tuba

The Besson BE982 EEb Tuba is created with a high position mouthpipe for the marching band and is fitted with carriage rings and a lyre holder for comfort and convenience. Its slightly narrower mouthpipe gives the BE982 a brighter,clear tone.  

• Bell Diameter: 483mm (19")
• Bore: 17.51mm (.689")
• Compensating
• Finishes: Lacquer and silver plate
• High positioned mouthpipe
• Patented spring damper set
• Valves: 4 bottom sprung stainless steel
• Water keys: 3
• 2nd valve finger ring
• Black moulded case, plush lined interior, with wheels
• Weight: 9.3kg (20lb 8oz)

Besson 983 Eb Sovereign Tuba

The Besson Sovereign BE983 Tuba is the EEb counterpart to the Besson Sovereign BE993 BBb Tuba. Like the BE993, the BE983 has front action valves for improved comfort. Bottom sprung valves and a spring damper set work together to create more efficient and quiet valve action. The BE983 is fully compensating, improving the intonation of not only the low register, but the full range of the instrument. Available in lacquer or silver plate, the BE983 not only sounds incredible, it looks beautiful too.

• Bell Diameter: 432mm (17")
• Bore: 17.51mm (.689")
• Compensating
• Finishes: Lacquer or silver plate
• Lightweight valve springs
• Newly designed mouthpipe
• Spring damper set
• Two carriage rings
• Valves: 4 stainless steel, front action, bottom sprung
• Adjustable thumb ring
• Water keys: 3
• Weight: 8.2kg (18lbs)

Besson 1077 3/4 Size Eb Tuba

A 3/4 size instrument, the Besson BE1077 Eb Tuba is light weight and comfortable to play. Its compact bell diameter offers a solid, centered tone with excellent projection.

• 3/4 size
• Bell diameter: 310mm (12.25")
• Bore: 16.52mm (.650")
• Finishes: Lacquer and silver plate
• Key: Eb Valves: 3 bottom sprung stainless steel
• Water keys: 2
• Weight: 5.6 kg (12lb 6oz)

Besson 994 BBb Sovereign Tuba

The newly designed BE994 BBb Tuba retains the 483mm-19" inch diameter bell as the earlier model, but it is now shorter, putting the player completely in touch with this instrument's superb sound. From "pianissimo to the strongest fortissimo" Besson gives the musician an instrument that is unequaled in quality and performance. The BE994 Tuba demonstrates perfect intonation throughout the registers and provides an immense dynamic range and powerful low register.

• Bell Diameter: 483mm (19")
• Bore: 18.54mm (.730")
• Compensating
• Finishes: Lacquer or silver plate
• Key: BBb Valves: 4 bottom sprung stainless steel
• Weight: 11.8kg (26lb 8oz)