As an advancing tuba player, it’s imperative that your instrument suits you at every stage of your musical progression. Tuba size, material, and mechanisms substantially impact a player’s ability to perform upper-level repertoire. To tackle these new challenges, you need a horn that’ll support both your immediate needs and the unknowns. That’s where the Santa Fe BBb tuba comes into play. With a 4/4-size brass body, and four valves for clean low register work, the Santa Fe has everything you’ll need to succeed, and then some.
As an advancing tuba player, it’s imperative that your instrument suits you at every stage of your musical progression. Tuba size, material, and mechanisms substantially impact a player’s ability to perform upper-level repertoire. To tackle these new challenges, you need a horn that’ll support both your immediate needs and the unknowns. That’s where the Santa Fe BBb tuba comes into play. With a 4/4-size brass body, and four valves for clean low register work, the Santa Fe has everything you’ll need to succeed, and then some.
The Jupiter JTU1010 4 Valves BBb Tuba is a smaller version of the model JTU1110 Concert Tuba. It features a .709 inch bore with 4 front-action piston valves for comfort and smooth performance. The JTU1010 is the perfect choice for any level player looking for a smaller instrument.
The JTU1020 features a traditional 3+1 valve design with 3 top action valves and an angled left hand 4th valve. It also features stainless steel pistons and rose brass mouthpipe. 15" bell, 0.689" bore while 4th valve in 0.748" bore.
The JUPITER JTU1150 tuba in C is meant for symphonic wind ensembles. Despite a smooth response and a round sound, it is, in fact, a rather powerful instrument. This tuba comes with a sturdy case with casters.
The body’s unusual piping is responsible for the JUPITER 1110 Series tuba’s German nickname: the "Frankfurt motorway junction". It offers a remarkably smooth response, exceptional intonation and a full-bodied, fat sound. This instrument is a true power-house.
The YEB-321/321S is an excellent choice for those who demand a high quality Eb tuba sound, yet must consider their budget. The 321 features a strong warm tone, and is easy to play, with accurate intonation.
YBB-321 is an excellent choice for those who demand a high quality Bb tuba sound, yet must consider their budget. It features a strong warm tone, and is easy to play, with accurate intonation.
The 621 is ideal for soloists and those who need an optimum of control and tonal clarity. The response is quick and secure, and the intonation extremely accurate. And the warm, rich sound has a focused tone center for superior projection.