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Sovereign 980 / 981 / 982

Devotees of the Eb tubas have a choice between the Sovereign 980 with a smaller bell model, the 981 with the classic 19-inch bell model with the ‘John Fletcher’ leadpipe, and the 982 with carriage rings and a slightly smaller tapered leadpipe. For years the classic Besson sound can be heard in the world’s leading brass and wind bands, and players trust them for their free-blowing quality, fit and finish, durability and projection.

Technical specifications

Key : EEb
Bore : .681 / 17,30 mm
Bell : Yellow brass 17" or 19" / 431 mm ou 483 mm
Valves : 4 compensating valves (3+1) in stainless steel
Waterkeys : 4
Weight : 20lb 8oz / 9300g

Outfit : Shaped ABS case with wheels and two handles, Alliance mouthpiece, micro-fiber cloth, valve oil
Finish : Clear lacquer or silver plated
Models :
BE980-1-0 : 17" bell, clear lacquer finish
BE980-2-0 : 17" bell, silver plated finish
BE981-1-0 : 19" bell, clear lacquer finish
BE981-2-0 : 19" bell, silver plated finish
BE9812-1-0 : 19" bell, straight lead pipe, clear lacquer finish
BE9812-1-0 : 19" bell, straight lead pipe, silver plated finish
BE982-1-0 : 19" bell, smaller tapered lead pipe, carriage rings, lyre box, clear lacquer finish
BE982-2-0 : 19" bell, smaller tapered lead pipe, carriage rings, lyre box, silver plated finish