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Bb tuba 4/4

Our Bb 4/4 Tuba redefines what a B-flat tuba can achieve, offering exceptional response and superb intonation while overcoming the rigidity often found in similar instruments.

This fully handcrafted instrument, built from sheet material, stands out as a rarity in today’s marketplace. Its focused, clear sound and effortless playability make it a true foundation in any band or orchestra, large or small. The modern design and meticulous craftsmanship ensure that this tuba not only meets but exceeds the demands of today’s musicians.

Specifications Bb tuba

Key: Bb
Bell: Yellow brass, hand-hammered from sheet metal 
Diameter: 450 mm
Height: 900 mm
Valves: 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve (thumb)
Bore: 19 mm (0.748") /  20 mm (0.787") / 20.5 mm (0.807")
Finish: Silver plated
Leadpipe: Yellow brass, hand-hammered from sheet metal 
Case: Included
Outfit: Valve oil, slide grease, cleaning cloth
Special feature: All conical parts hand-hammered from sheet metal

Your choice of mouthpiece is extremely personal and very important for playing pleasure. That is why we do not supply a standard mouthpiece with our instruments.

Download below the overview in PDF of the custom options for euphonium and tuba.

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A fully handmade instrument

To claim each instrument is handcrafted is a prodigious understatement. We are proud to be one of the few manufacturers in the world who master this craftsmanship. Driven only by perfection, each part is brought to life by the hands of our incredible instrument artisans.

The bell and body parts of our instruments are carfully made from sheet metal, assuring extreme hardness of the material, besides very thin and uniform wall thicknesses. Qualities that can't be achieved with the hydroforming technique used to produce cheaper instruments found in the market. Do you also opt for quality?

Unparalleled valve manufacturing

Made in the tradition of the legendary Bauerfeind valves, Adams valves are made from stainless steel for fast action and long-lasting durability. All valves begin with hand soldered brass valve ports and are finished on CNC grinding machines to tolerances of .005 mm, the tightest manufactured valve blocks in the industry. Experience the impact of these specifications on your playing comfort. 

You are not average

Some people like a warmer sound. Some not. Some people have huge lung capacity. Some have not. Some people like engravings. Some do not. Some people need more playing resistance. Some don't. These are extremely personal factors that can affect an instruments design.

The Adams instrument builders like to go beyond expectations. With an in-house development and production, this means that we can fully customize your instrument. Compiled according to your personal preferences.

Do you want to know more about the Adams Custom instruments? Contact us and discover the possibilities.

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Where to buy?

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