Sovereign BE994
$12,444
BBb tuba4-valve pistonprofessionalcompensating
Besson Sovereign BE994. BBb concert tuba. 4-valve piston (top-action piston, 3+1 compensating). Tremendously sonorous bass voice; 'the ultimate instrument for the ultimate tuba section'. bore .730 in / 18.54 mm, 19 in / 483 mm yellow brass bell. compensating. lacquer or silver-plate. professional level. Compensating 3+1 stainless-steel valves; hand-made yellow-brass 19-inch bell; 4 waterkeys; lighter than previous BBb models; shaped ABS wheeled case; Alliance mouthpiece included
Specifications
| Key | BBb |
|---|---|
| Valves | 4 |
| Valve type | piston |
| Valve action | top-action piston, 3+1 compensating |
| Bore | .730 in / 18.54 mm |
| Bell diameter | 19 in / 483 mm |
| Bell material | yellow brass |
| Finish | lacquer or silver-plate |
| Compensating | Yes |
| Weight | 11,800 g (26 lb) |
| Level | professional |
| Form factor | concert |
| Case included | Yes |
| Mouthpiece included | Yes |
Where to buy
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Spec source
https://www.besson.com/en/instruments/tubas/sovereign-be994/
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