WESSEX TE560PGB Champion Eb compensated tuba

WESSEX TE560PGB Champion Eb compensated tuba, lacquered, with case

Wessex Tubas' Eb Compensated Bass Tuba 'Champion' is a classic British style 4-valve compensated Eb bass tuba ideal for use in brass band, wind band, military band or orchestra – it is one of the most versatile tubas available.

Used by professionals and in championship brass bands, it has near-perfect intonation, beautiful tone, and great projection – and is quite the equal of others at triple the price.

Characteristics:

• Bell: 19″ (480mm)
• Bore: valves 1 to 3 0.69″ (17.5mm), 4th valve 0.73” (18.65mm)
• Height: 34.6″ (880mm)
• Weight: 17½ lb (8kg), In case: 41.45 lbs (18.8kg)
• Fitted with marching hooks and lyre block
• Stainless steel valves with reinforced nylon guide pin for quiet, smooth and reliable action
• Wyvern engraved valve buttons
• Gold brass lead pipe and floating off bell for greater resonance
• Heavy bell for greater projection
• Nickel reinforcing plates and ribbing all around outer bows for strength
• Nickel silver inner and outer slides
• 5 water keys including 4th valve slide
• Hard latched case with wheels
• MOUNT VERNON Mouthpiece
• Marching strap