Posted by correct me if I'm wrong... on April 05, 2001 at 16:04:45:
In Reply to: Besson 981 VS 982 posted by tubabass on April 05, 2001 at 10:00:26:
isn't the 981 an EEb, and the 982 a BBb? That's what I've always understood, however, I'm only familliar with the 981.
If that's true, then(obviously) the 981 would be better for solo, the 982 better for wind band. Personally, I really like the "stuffy" sound and feel of the 981(seriously! Not kidding!).
If the 982 is not a BBb tuba, then please disregard the preceeding statements.