Re: Eb-Tuba Willson vs. Besson Sovereign


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Posted by Herb Smith on December 21, 2001 at 07:44:45:

In Reply to: Eb-Tuba Willson vs. Besson Sovereign posted by Jules on December 21, 2001 at 06:54:42:

I have both the Willson and the Besson Eb. I had a Yamaha 632 but sold it (no character). These are both very different instruments. The Willson is the best - a big heavy Eb sound that is suitable for must performance situations. Also, it is very well made. No uncorrectable intonation problems. The Besson is satisfactory for light and extended range work. I do not care for the ergonomics, however. The intonation is satisfactory throughout. It is not especially well made - soppy solder joints, etc. Also, the MW 2141 (which I also possess) is an excellent instrument. Well centered although the intonation is not especially good in the lower register (below C).


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