Tubas · 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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Wessex Chicago-York TC695

Tuba · China

The Wessex Chicago-York (TC695) is a 6/4-size C (CC) front-piston tuba built as a handcrafted replica of the famous York 6/4 CC tuba associated with the Chicago Symphony. It has five front piston valves, a 20-inch (500 mm) hand-hammered brass bell, a 0.75-inch main bore, and is exceptionally light for its size at about 10.5 kg (23 lb). It is offered in silver-plate, gold lacquer, or silver with gold fittings.

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Eastman EBC836

Tuba · China

The Eastman EBC836 is a 6/4-size professional C (CC) tuba inspired by the legendary York orchestral CC tuba. It has four front-action piston valves plus a fifth rotary valve, a 0.750-inch bore, and a 20-inch upright yellow brass bell. Suited to symphony orchestra, concert band, and opera or ballet pit work yet nimble enough for chamber ensembles, it is offered in clear lacquer or unlacquered finish.

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Yamaha YCB-621

Tuba · Japan

The Yamaha YCB-621 is a compact 3/4-size professional C (CC) tuba aimed at soloists and doublers. It has a yellow brass body, a 366 mm (14 3/8-inch) bell, four front-action piston valves, and a relatively small bore (about 0.689 inch). Quick, secure response and accurate intonation give it a focused, projecting tone. It is offered in clear lacquer or silver-plate (YCB-621S).

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Miraphone 186

Tuba · Germany

The Miraphone 186 is a 4/4-size rotary-valve tuba offered in both C (CC) and B-flat (BBb) pitches. One of the most widely used professional rotary tubas, it is frequently cited as a benchmark for tone and intonation in orchestral and concert-band playing, with a roughly 17.75-inch 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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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.