Posted by Larry Lilley on August 02, 2003 at 19:43:09:
In Reply to: Besson 3/4 BBb compensator? posted by Tony E on August 02, 2003 at 19:04:37:
I was in a music shop in London last year and asked a similar question.
The fellow I was talking to said Besson made, or used to make, a BBb about the same size as the 981/982 Eb which was a compensator and was designed primarily for horse-mounted
playing by military bands. Perhaps someone in England or elsewhere has some info.
I also recall that in his euphonium primer, Harold Brasch was pictured holding a small Besson BBb that he identified as a compensating tuba.
Hope this helps.
Larry Lilley