Posted by James W on June 14, 2000 at 07:25:31:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Besson tubas for Brass Band posted by John Szkutko on June 13, 2000 at 08:26:52:
Check out www.besson.com for a description. As far as spotting one goes, the old ones have the player holding a brace across the inner top branch, whereas the new ones you actually hold the branch itself (like on the EEb's).
James.