Tubas · Models

5 models

• Model

  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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  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.