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Perfect tuba time from Band Supplies

Now is the perfect time to get your hands on a Besson Sovereign BE 982 EEb tuba at an incredible price — backed by the expertise of Band Supplies customer service.

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  The Besson Sovereign BE982 is a superb instrument at a superb price.

Band Supplies have announced a special tuba deal on the superb new Besson Sovereign BE982 EEb tuba.

The instrument silver plate BE982 forms part of the 980/981/982 trident of instruments that are made without compromise to meet the player's needs.

The 980 is the smaller bell model, whilst the 981 is the classic 17 inch bell model with John Fletcher leadpipe.

Brighter tonality

The 982 is designed with a higher position mouthpiece leadpipe which is slightly narrower to create a brighter tonality — ideal for marching bands and players who wish to create a lead instrument sound.

The 17.51mm bore construction and design is superb — bottom sprung valves, delrin valve guides and spring dampners , nickel silver inner slides. 19"bell is rolled and soldered over brass wire.

It produces the classic Besson tuba sound — full, resonant, free-blowing warmth that combines projection with blendBand Supplies

Classic sound

It produces the classic Besson tuba sound — full, resonant, free-blowing warmth that combines projection with blend.

All this and it can be yours for a fantastic price of £5,999.00 with highly competitive V12 retail finance available from just £134.47 a month.

It's the type of instrument that comes with fantastic customer service and expertise that Band Supplies is renowned for.

Price: £5,900.00

Contact:



Band Supplies on either 0113 245 3097 (Leeds) or 0141 3399400 (Glasgow)

https://www.bandsupplies.co.uk/collections/brass-tubas-professional-tubas/products/besson-be982-sovereign-tuba-silver-plate-product

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