Tubas · Models

5 models

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  Meinl Weston 2000

  Tuba · Germany

  The Meinl Weston Model 2000 is a large 5/4-size C (CC) tuba built by Melton Meinl Weston, with four front-action piston valves plus a fifth rotary valve. A handmade orchestral instrument associated with tubist Warren Deck, it features a roughly 17.7-inch yellow brass bell.

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  B&S PT-6

  Tuba · Germany

  The B&S PT-6 is a 5/4-size C (CC) orchestral tuba developed under the Perantucci name and built by B&S as model 3098, with five rotary valves. It is a widely used professional orchestral tuba noted for a large sound and a strong record in orchestral auditions.

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  Yamaha YBB-201

  Tuba · Japan

  The Yamaha YBB-201 is a full-size (4/4) standard B-flat tuba aimed at students and school programs. It has a yellow brass body, a 17.5-inch upright yellow brass bell, a 0.728-inch bore, and three nickel-plated top-action piston valves. A pro-sized bell gives it a strong, full sound, and it is offered in clear lacquer or silver-plate (YBB-201S).

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  Meinl Weston 2145

  Tuba · Germany

  The Meinl Weston 2145 is a 4/4-size C (CC) tuba designed in cooperation with tubist Sam Pilafian. It combines four steel piston valves with a thumb-operated fifth rotary valve, a 0.748-inch main bore, and a 16.5-inch (42 cm) upright yellow brass bell. Compact in appearance but powerful and projecting, it is at home in solo, chamber, and orchestral playing, and is offered in clear lacquer or silver-plate.

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  Conn 20K Sousaphone

  Tuba · United States

  The C.G. Conn 20K is the original BBb sousaphone, derived from concepts by John Philip Sousa in the early 1900s. It features a 26-inch brass bell, a .734-inch large bore for the sought-after marching sound, heavy-duty bracing, and offset short-action pistons for improved ergonomics.