Aside from making your low register possible, 4 can be especially helpful for alternate fingering w. If you missed the namm show or the united states army tubaeuphonium workshop, and youd like to try the prototype of our 64 grand bbb tuba for yourself, were next exhibiting it at nabba north american brass band association championships at fort wayne, indiana in march. The bbb tuba shares fingering patterns with sousaphones and other bb brass instruments, ma. Standard bbb tubas brass instruments pro winds online. The 15w features properly positioned mouthpipe and 3 front action valves perfect for younger players plus a. These tubas offer great quality at a low price and are perfect for students musicians. This four piston front action tuba has a great resonance and is capable of great projection and dynamic range. Id like to try it again with a smaller mouthpiece i had my largest one. Bbb business profiles are subject to change at any time. Assigning these horns to a middleschool setting is not reasonable caution. King 1151sp professional marching tuba outfit silver plated.
The sound is a beautiful rich, dark sound that will carry throughout. There are other small differences that include an open wrap on the 4th rotor circuit. This is the common tuba played in bands worldwide, and is also used in german and other orchestras. An excellent choice for those requiring a lessthanfullsize instrument and full tuba sound. I started collecting them when i bought an old king 1240 tuba, some years ago. Kopprasch largo all quarternotes broad f cre8c, e r c resc. Comfortable to hold with a properly positioned leadpipe to promote better playing position.
Model 2341w great concert tuba for an intermediate price. The 15w features properly positioned mouthpipe and 3 front action valves perfect for. The 2341 series features the same bore size as the instruments used by the legendary bill bell with the nbc symphony orchestra and the great abe torchinsky in the philadelphia orchestra. The one at dillons also looks very similar to a drawing of the pan am 56j at conn loyalist. King 2341w series 4valve 44 bbb tuba 2341w lacquer with. The valves are at a slightly different angle, but the bore is still 0. The tuba is the largest and lowestpitched musical instrument in the brass family. The king bbb 1240 is the older style of the 2340 three valve tuba. It is in the key of bb, and the instruments part is usually read in concert pitch. It is all brass with a nickel leadpipe for corrosion resistance. King 2341w series 4valve 44 bbb tuba 2341w lacquer with case. Meinlweston model 25 bbb fourrotor tuba this is not one of the meinlweston student horns that getzen imported.
The bbb bell is 24 and the cc bell is 22 in diameter. So you are looking at a 22 bell, 4v front action bbb tuba. It has just been serviced and everything works as it should. Due to their large size, younger players will often start on smaller size models such as the jp077 and jp078.
Bbb tubas sit on the bbb 2 ledger lines below the bass clef staff. Eaglewear funny band gift trumpet, trombone, tuba, french horn, or. An excellent choice for those requiring a lessthanfullsize instrument and full tuba. The 1151 series was designed for optimum projection, as well as comfort and agility. We stock a wide range of besson tubas besson sovereign eeb tuba, besson sovereign bbb tuba and besson series tubas at low prices. King normally offered 19 and 22 upright bells but im told that a 16 diameter bell was also available for the cc. Symphony bbb sousaphone, but with extra fourth register valve. Possessing flexibility, power, and clarity throughout all registers, the 5433 blends with the other instruments and balances the ensemble with ease. The ebb231 is a bbb student model tuba employing topaction valves. King model 1140w student 3valve bbb tuba mint condition. It looks similar to a york model 33 but front action and 2 bigger bell. Petersburg, tuba exchange, yamaha, king, miraphone and others. If you missed the namm show or the united states army tuba euphonium workshop, and youd like to try the prototype of our 64 grand bbb tuba for yourself, were next exhibiting it at nabba north american brass band association championships at fort wayne, indiana in march. Marching 34 size model converts easily for concert band use.
Silverplated brass body is made from the highest quality brass. When do you use the fourth valve on a bbb tuba, other than. The ebc836 is a 64 size tuba inspired by the legendary york orchestral cc tuba. This 34 tall cc tuba is wonderfully in tune and is a very easy and comfortable horn to play. Deluxe package artist series 34 size bbb rotary tuba w music stand and care kit. It possesses three top action piston valves, which would provide simple playability for a beginner tuba musician. Experience level is another thing to think about, and 3valve tubas are definitely the best choice for beginners.
Whats the difference between f, bb, c, and eb tubas. The jtu1010s is the perfect choice for any level player looking for a smaller instrument. Jupiter jtu1110 performance series 4valve bbb tuba. In most situations, you will want to focus on a bbb tuba or possibly a cc tuba. Petersburg 202 bbb 44 tuba for school pricing, please call or email us. Contrabass trombone key of f with dbb valves omalley contra bass. Yes, the cerveny metal is a bit thinner than many other tubas but reasonable caution in handling will prevent dents and dings in any tuba. Glory brass gtu3 3 key b flat tuba, gold finish, with mouthpiece,case and glove,click to check more choice. King 2341w series 4valve 44 bbb tuba 2341ws silver with case. Features the king 2341 is a great concert tuba for an intermediate price. This is a professional bbb tuba made in the eastlake, ohio king musical instruments plant, owned by connselmer.
This tuba has a smooth action, schiller modern 4 rotary valve block and an open wrap design which virtually eliminates sharp bends so the air flows in a smoother fashion. Previously owned king 1140 34 bbb 3valve tuba this tuba has recently been serviced. A lightweight, free blowing tuba, the schiller model standard light has strong projecting tone in a smaller lightweight size. The bbb tuba, at 18 feet long, is the largest instrument in the brass family. Open quick view dialog for jupiter jtu1110 performance series 4valve bbb tuba. Meet the 64 grand bbb tuba brass instruments wessex tubas. Make offer king model 2341 bbb 4valve tuba with recording bell. The bbb side is a contrabass tuba, and the eee side is a subcontrabass tuba.
Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of king bb tubas at guitar center. Get the guaranteed best prices on 4 valve king tubas at musicians friend. The upright bells shown are 22 on the bbb and 19 on the cc. Heres a shot of the king rotary tubas with their recording bells. For example, tubas are available in the key of bb, c, f and eb the most common being bb and c. Welcome to the tubas store, where youll find great prices on a wide range of different tubas. If this leaves the wholestep above the open 2nd partial slightly flat, then the 1 and 3 combination should give a usable alternative. King bbb 3 valve tuba hardshell case, standard bbb tubas. The tuba first appeared in the mid19th century, making it one of the newer instruments in the modern orchestra and.
Petersburg 203450 bbb 44 tuba for school pricing, please call or email us. Front action valves and an easy to reach 1st valve slide allow for fine tuning during performance. If you choose to do business with this business, please let the business know that you contacted bbb for a bbb business profile. The kanstul 5433 54 bbbtuba is a large bore powerhouse that is perfect for brass bands, concert bands, and orchestras.
This four piston, front action tuba has a great resonance and is capable of great projection and. Ebb231 is one of the most popular student tubas available today. Open quick view dialog for king 2341w series 4valve 44 bbb tuba incheckoutpromo. King 2341ws silver with case 2341w series 4valve 44 bbb tuba. Richmond hill and online musical instrument store with thousands of products, exclusive brands, print materials and interactive shopping experiences. A beautifully crafted 44 size americanstyle bbb tuba. The fourth valve is now tuned to a perfect fourth below the open 2nd partial bbb tuba,f. Most 4 valve king tubas are eligible for free shipping. The tuba first appeared in the mid19th century, making it one of the newer instruments in the modern orchestra and concert band. All besson tubas are for sale here on our online music shop or within our retail music store based in manchester. Our next exhibition with the new 64 grand bbb tuba. Different configurations of tuba are popular across the world however within the uk most models feature 3 or 4 piston valves and a large upwards pointing bell.
As with all brass instruments, the sound a tuba makes is produced by lip vibration into a large mouthpiece. I have never seen a front action one in person, only its top action cousin 12171218. Frederick young plays a king bbb tuba that was converted into a double tuba in bbb and eee natural by dietrich kleinehorst of the herbert gronitz brass instrument company in hamburg, germany in 1990. Model 1140w properly positioned leadpipe condusive to young tuba players combined with comfortable front action valves pistons make this a great first step for an aspiring tuba player. It is in really good shape and comes with a hard case. Theres an old listing on reverb for a tone king bbb that says its identical to a pan american 66j. Shop for the king k50 4valve marching bbb tuba and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Features this king tuba features a compact design with properly positioned mouthpipe that makes it perfect for the beginning player.
The instrument is lacquered brass and there are no dents, nicks or scratches. King k50 4valve marching bbb tuba sb50 lacquer guitar center. The body is well worn with lacquer wear and dents throughout. King, 1291 monster recording, bb flat tuba, 4 rotary, c. The king 15w bbb tuba is designed for use by young players. King model 2341 bbb 4valve tuba with recording bell. Here youll find pictures of king tuba s with their serial numbers. Get the guaranteed best price on bb tubas like the king 2341w series 4valve 4 4 bbb tuba at musicians friend. That tuba has passed my dashboard before the owner described that it plays like a posth. The 1216 is, as far as i can tell, very similar to the 1241. This and all future requests should be directed to this uri. Large collection of etudes at the medium to advanced levels.
Tuba exchange te2110l bbb 44 tuba 2nd generation now available in stock. A cc tuba typically fits better in an orchestra where the lower strings can help the tuba add to. If this sounds like what youre after, check out the tama by kanstul ktb44c series 3valve 44 convertible bbb tuba. Generally speaking, a bbb tuba has a richer, broader tone that is best for playing in a band. Open quick view dialog for king 2341w series 4valve 44 bbb tuba. An innovative addition to the king marching line, the sb50sp marching tuba produces sound and projection that is unmatched. The bell has a nickelsilver garland instead of a plain rolled rim. Oct 09, 2012 how to access, use and purchase the transport users benefit appraisal tuba software to undertake economic appraisal of transport schemes. Bbb business profiles are provided solely to assist you in. Its a monster bass but its not much larger in volume than a 1241. The four piston valves have been vented, new nylon guides and new springs installed. The bell does not have a case but the body will include the case. Cool wind ctu200 metallic series 4valve plastic bbb tuba.
Herco professional eb tuba mouthpiece silverchrome. The jupiter jtu1010s 4 valve bbb tuba is a smaller version of the model jtu1110 concert tuba. This low note is always important in typical tuba parts and should be solidly in tune. King 1140 34 bbb 3valve tuba previously owned reverb. Bstock st petersburg tubas inventory reduction sale. In addition, the instrument is ergonomically balanced and boasts patented features that include the ability to see left through the tuba while in playing position. Comfort and durability compliment the smooth action of this professional tuba. Access the headquarters listing for software king here bbb business profiles may not be reproduced for sales or promotional purposes. Buy 60 selected studies for bbb tuba tuba metho at. The difference in f, eb, cc, and bbb tubas is the length of the open bugle, which corresponds to the fundamental pitch of the instrument.
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