{"product_id":"sovereign-eeb-tuba-in-silver-plate","title":"Besson BE982-2-0 Sovereign EEb Tuba in Silver Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eDevotees 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.\u003c\/p\u003eInstrument details This EEb tuba has the same body and valves group as the BE981 but has a slightly smaller leadpipe giving a more ringing sound. Its carrying rings enable this instrument to be played in marching position. Instrument specifications Same as BE981 with smaller tapered leadpipe and 2 carriage rings Key: EEb Bore: .681\" (17.3mm) Bell diameter: 19\" (483mm) Weight: 9.3kg (20lb 8oz) Valves: 4 bottom sprung stainless steel 2nd valve finger ring Compensating system Water keys: 4 Finishes: lacquer or bright silverplate Moulded case, plush lined interior, with wheels Supplied outfit, in case with Alliance mouthpiece in leather case and accessories Instrument characteristics Constructed from high quality brass : Excellent response and quality of sound High positioned mouthpipe : Suitable for parade use Water keys with synthetic rubber seals : For a perfect seal Stainless steel pistons : Smooth action and non-corrosive Bottom sprung valves : Fast valve action Delrin valve guides : For quieter valve action Phosphor bronze valve springs : Non-corrosive Nickel silver inner slides : Non-corrosive Compensating system : Improves intonation of lower register Patented spring damper set : For quieter valve action Computerised bell spinning : For tonal consistency Bell rim rolled and soldered over brass wire : Adds strength and protection to bell High quality fitted case with wheels : Protection and ease of handling","brand":"Besson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57103730901372,"sku":"BE9822-2","price":9200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0538\/8461\/6889\/files\/image_05f79e1b-3a06-4265-8ac6-b325e66d04e4.jpg?v=1786116620","url":"https:\/\/hayesmusic.co.uk\/products\/sovereign-eeb-tuba-in-silver-plate","provider":"Hayes Music Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}