BBb 5/4 5-Rotary-Valve Tuba ‘Luzern’ - TB575

Silver finish models IN STOCK NOW! Gold Brass Bell/Lacquered units arriving late November

For modern music, and playing the BBb bass part in brass bands, 5-valves are really required to cover the full chromatic range down to the fundamental. We have therefore re-designed the Luzern with a 5th rotary valve tuned to a flat tone, as is standard on modern tubas – and operated by thumb of right hand. This is a tuba that can be used to play any contrabass tuba, or BBb bass music, and provide a superb broad tone under band or orchestra. In our opinion, we believe this is the best value, full size BBb tuba available and is sure to satisfy a player of any standard, from a local community band level, to leading professional.

Specifications

• Bell: 18″ (450mm)
• Bore: 0.77″ (19.5 mm)
• Height: 35.6″ (904mm)
• Weight: 26 lbs (11.9 kg)
• 5 rotary valves, 5th valve tuned to flat tone

Special Features

1. Nickel inner and outer slide
2. Gold brass bell and leadpipe
3. Specially Hardened bell
4. Solid nickel robust rotor paddles and stainless steel linkage
5. Wessex Z valves for quite reliable operation and easy maintenance
6. Molded ABS latched case with large robust wheels
7. Wyvern engraved valve caps
8. Heavy fixed thumb ring for comfort
9. Nickel bell wreath on premier addition
10. Every tuba individually quality assured at factory and again before shipping
11. Supplied with Wessex Chief mouthpiece