F Tuba
The Adams F Tuba seamlessly blends the power of a larger instrument with exceptional flexibility and flawless intonation, making it an indispensable companion for every musician. Fully handmade with meticulous attention to detail, this instrument delivers an impressive low range and a stunningly clear, resonant tone in the high register. You will be surprised about the impressive low range of this fully handmade instrument.
Brilliant in tone yet solid in volume, the F Tuba is versatile and responsive, offering an inexhaustible wealth of sound colour to the player. With its smooth connections between notes and a bright, transparent sound, the instrument ensures effortless phrasing and musical expression.
Specifications F tuba
Key: F
Bell: Yellow Brass, hand-hammered from sheet metal
Diameter: 420 mm (16.5")
Height: 880 mm
Valves: 4 front-action pistons + 5th rotary valve (thumb)
Bore: 18 mm (0.709") / 19 mm (0.748") / 19.5 mm (0.768)
Finish: Silver plated
Leadpipe: Yellow brass, hand-hammered from sheet metal
Case: Included
Outfit: Valve oil, slide grease, cleaning cloth
Special feauture: Comes with two leadpipes: Solo (solo and quintet) and PH1 (orchestra), 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.
The Adams F Tuba was reimagined through an intensive collaboration with world-class tuba players, including Perry Hoogendijk of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. The result is an instrument that exceeds the highest expectations and sets a new benchmark in performance.
Whether you’re a soloist or an orchestral player, the Adams F Tuba offers unparalleled control, tonal clarity, and evenness across all registers. Its quick, secure response and rich tonal character make it a truly versatile instrument, with a beautifully singing high register and an impressive, resonant low register.
Comes standard with two leadpipes
Our F tuba comes standard with two interchangeable leadpipes, allowing you to tailor the instrument to your needs:
SOLO Leadpipe: Optimized for lighter response, refined sound, and enhanced flexibility—perfect for solo and chamber music.
PH1 Leadpipe: Designed for orchestral playing, offering a more direct response and a broader, more powerful sound.
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.
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Where to buy?
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