Top tips for polishing your silver Euphonium

Top tips for polishing your silver Euphonium

Particularly if you’re caring for your very first instrument, regular maintenance and cleaning can seem a little tricky, but with the right tools and a little bit of ‘know-how’, it’s...

What key of Tuba should I buy?

What key of Tuba should I buy?

Choosing a Tuba that’s right for you can be a challenging task, full of many questions and qualifying factors, including; age, capability, nature of use, and even how much you...

Lacquer or Silver?

Lacquer or Silver?

It’s a question I get asked a surprising amount, and something you’re no doubt wondering yourself at this precise moment; when purchasing your brass instrument, what’s better - lacquer or...

Handy hints and tips for rotary valve maintenance

Handy hints and tips for rotary valve maintenance

Rotary valves; an integral part of almost all Trombones, French Horns, and Tubas, without proper maintenance they can cause no end of issues with the your brass instrument - prone...

Why is my Horn playing flat?

Why is my Horn playing flat?

Playing a brass instrument is incredibly rewarding, and brings with it a wealth of benefits. However, it isn’t always easy and can sometimes throw up issues that seem inexplicable. A...

Which Tuba should I buy for my child?

Which Tuba should I buy for my child?

If your child has shown a real interest in music, you may wish to support them in pursuing and developing that passion by encouraging them to start learning an instrument...

How long will my instrument last?

How long will my instrument last?

Since the dawn of time, mankind has adored music; listening to it, playing it, and immersing ourselves within in. Music is undeniably important to every single one of us, and so...

Why Should I Buy a New Tuba or Euphonium from Wessex?

Why Should I Buy a New Tuba or Euphonium from Wessex?

Why Should I Buy a New Tuba or Euphonium from Wessex? People often ask me why they should buy a new tuba, or euphonium* from Wessex instead of a second-hand...

Christmas Greetings from Wessex Tubas 2014

Christmas Greetings from Wessex Tubas 2014

A very Merry Christmas from Jonathan, Mei, Andy and Chip at Wessex Tubas!

Improved Tuba Cases

Improved Tuba Cases

At Wessex Tubas we are forever trying to improve our products, and one area I have been wanting to make better is the cases in which the tubas are supplied.