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Besson Silver Tuba 4+1 Valve

Description

This gorgeous silver tuba offers a unique sound with 4 valves and a trigger.

The Besson BE995 CC Tuba represents the first time Boosey & Hawkes has produced a front-action, 5-valve full size CC tuba. The BE995 is an exceptional professional instrument with a "four piston, one rotary" non compensating valve configuration. It is a highly efficient instrument with a wide dynamic range and a powerful low register, this tuba provides maximum sound output with less effort than other makes of CC tuba.
Key: CC
Size: 4/4
Bore: .748-inch (19mm)
Bell: 19-inch (483mm)
Bell Material: Yellow Brass
Bell Position: Upright
Number of Valves: 5
Valve Position: Front
Valve Type: 4 Piston and 1 Rotary
Valve Material: Stainless Steel Piston; Brass Rotary
Features: Newly Re-designed Rotary Valve Access for Easy Maintenance
Case: Case with Wheels
Mouthpiece: Yes