New Besson 982 Tuba

[Highams]

Well my student bit the bullet and purchased the latest 982 E flat tuba from Besson (now made in Germany).

After trying many variants together, it came down to the Willson v the Besson. The Willson had the slightly better lower register, but being a much bigger instrument (in dimensions) the Besson was the easier model to use (she is quite petite).

I had a good blow on it and can't really fault it, there were very minor finish problems with the s/p and the engraving on the bell had very rough edges indeed.

Time will tell.

CB