What type of tuba is this?

[William]

Can anyone tell me what type of tuba this is? This is as much detail as I have?

[davewerden]

Welcome to the forum!

We have some smart folks here, but that photo is a bit skimpy! I'd guess some form of a Besson compensating tuba.

[William]

Dave, Thank you for your input.

[highpitch]

I second that.

DG

[William]

Thanks, DG.

[William]

What tips you off that it's a Besson?

[davewerden]

William,

Can you tell us why you are asking about the horn? Where did you get the photo?

[William]

William,

Can you tell us why you are asking about the horn? Where did you get the photo?

1) Curious.

2) Internet.

[joshealejo]

Looks to be a comp tuba. Could be either Eb or BBb but cannot be told due to the lack of other details. Due to the bracing I am almost sure It is a Besson.

[William]

Thanks Josh. So the bracing is the tip-off that it's a Besson. That's what I was hoping to find out.

[highpitch]

That and the small portion shown of their distinctive valve caps. Far different than the B&H version.

Dennis