Selling my Besson in the lexington-ky area. Kept in fantastic condition. Zero dents in the horn. Valves have been vented, lead pipe has been restored, light valve caps, H bracing have been added. I had the horn restored a couple of years ago. Asking for $6,000.
Photos are in the Google drive link.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... kPwEMIQBcy
Besson Sovereign for sale. 1970's. Asking for 6k
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Re: Besson Sovereign for sale. 1970's. Asking for 6k
Just to confirm, this is a euph?
(I was expecting an Eb tuba, for some reason.)
Also, is that Room 6 in the UK Fine Arts Building? My old stomping grounds…
(I was expecting an Eb tuba, for some reason.)
Also, is that Room 6 in the UK Fine Arts Building? My old stomping grounds…
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It is a euph! And you have a sharp eye, that is room 6!
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Re: Besson Sovereign for sale. 1970's. Asking for 6k
I spent many, many, many hours in that room (after dark, practicing) over the years!Bthompsoneuph wrote: Thu Oct 23, 2025 6:26 pm It is a euph! And you have a sharp eye, that is room 6!
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Re: Besson Sovereign for sale. 1970's. Asking for 6k
That'll be my next three years, but I'm looking forward to it!
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Re: Besson Sovereign for sale. 1970's. Asking for 6k
This is not a Sovereign. I think it's a Besson New Standard.
1906 Henry Distin Euphonium(JUNIOR)
1952 B&H Imperial Trombone(HASTINGS)
2015 Sterling Virtuoso Baritone(MARGARET)
1988 Besson/B&H Sovereign 967(BRAMWELL)
2023 Dillon Eb Bass 981S(ALBERT)
1952 B&H Imperial Trombone(HASTINGS)
2015 Sterling Virtuoso Baritone(MARGARET)
1988 Besson/B&H Sovereign 967(BRAMWELL)
2023 Dillon Eb Bass 981S(ALBERT)