Besson Sovereign BE943GS Professional Bass Trombone

Instrument Professional Bass Trombone
Make Besson
Series Sovereign
Model 943GS (sometimes written as BE943GS indicating Besson)
Serial 832101
Made 1995/96
Bore 0.562 in / 14.27 mm
Bell 10 in / 254 mm Rose Brass
Valves dual independent rotary valves
Tuning Bb with F and F#/G attachments


Marketing blurb

"Those congested valves on your dual-valve bass trombone will never bother you again! Introducing the Besson BE943GS bass trombone with such an open sound (even through the valves), you might be mistaken for a euphonium! An ergonomic grip and trigger placement make this bass trombone easy to handle, no matter your hand size. Its beastly 10" rose brass bell and wide-open 0.562" bore make for a fullness that just can't be beaten."


Included

- Trombone
- Hard Case
- Alternate tuning slide for the F#/G valve
- Protec C245X Gigbag for Bass Trombone (details below)
- Bach K341 Mega Tone Trombone 1G mouthpiece (details below)


Pros

- bigger than the normal 9.5 in / 241.3 mm bell you get with most bass trombones
- slide is smooth and incredibly light weight
- has been recently serviced including a full chemical clean
- was completely dismantled including rotary valves and soaked in warm soapy bath
- there's no major dents
- no misalignment in slide
- triggers are incredibly smooth and free with no noise or clanking


Cons

- due to age there are areas throughout where the lacquer has worn off
- there are minor dings in some areas
- there's a small part of the stocks where the inner slide coating has worn away but you don't feel it to touch
- as with older trombones (including my old Conn 88H) the slide needs to be re-greased/oiled quite frequently for a smooth action. For best results I recommend the Slide O Mix Trombone Lubricant Set -> https://www.thomann.de/ie/slide_o_mix_trombone_lubricant_set.htm
- one of the locks on the hard case is broken.


Feel free to ask any questions or anything!


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Protec C245X Gigbag for Bass Trombone
https://www.thomann.de/ie/protec_c235x_gigbag_for_bass_trombone.htm
Original retail price - €129 + shipping
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Bach K341 Mega Tone Trombone 1G mouthpiece
https://www.thomann.de/ie/bach_k341_mega_tone_trombone_1g.htm
Original retail price - €159 + shipping
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Sold as is
Cash or Revolut only
No posting