Besson Professional Tuba Model BE794 Non-compensating Start Price USD 995.00 Current Price USD 1,625.00 Time Left - Bid Count 6 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 02, 2008 End Time Sunday, October 12, 2008 Location Port Jervis, New York See more about 'Besson Professional Tuba' Description  BESSEN BE794 BBb Professional Concert Tuba Serial Number #794-824389 with Besson Case The BE794BBb tuba retains the 483mm-19" inch diameter bell putting the player completely in touch with this instrument's superb sound.  The BE994 tuba demonstrates perfect intonation throughout the registers and provides an immense dynamic rangeand powerful low register. Specs:  Bore 18.54mm (.730"), Bell Diameter 19", Weight 26 lbs., 4 Bottom Sprung Stainless Steel valves, Delrin Valve Guides, High quality fitted case with casters. It was like I was slapped in the face when I first played this Jewel!  What a sound, centered tone, great intonation, It made even  me, sound good!  Yes, it has a few dings and dents and pitting  in one area ( please see the pics) but this is still a LIFETIME  instrument. Place a Bid!