How much does a tuba sell for?
Most tubas cost a few thousand dollars, although student tubas can be found under $1,000. Half size and 3/4-size tubas are available for children and beginners and often cost less. Yamaha, Conn, King, Holton, and Weril all make various sizes and levels of tubas.
Which tuba is best?
20 Best Tuba Reviews and Best Tuba Brands

- Jupiter 378 Series 3-Valve ¾ BBb Tuba 378 L Lacquers.
- Vento VETU5200 500 Series Model 5200 ¾ Size BBb Tuba.
- Glory Brass GTU3 3 Key B Flat Tuba, Gold Finish with Mouthpiece.
- Yamaha YBB 641 Professional Rotary Tuba.
- Jubital JTU1110 Concert Tuba Lacquered.
How much does a 3-valve tuba cost?
Compare with similar items
This item Yamaha YBB-105WC Series 3-Valve 3/4 BBb Tuba | Jupiter 378 Series 3-Valve 3/4 BBb Tuba 378S Silver | |
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Price | $4,272.99 | $4,069.00 |
Sold By | Taylor Music | PlayMusic123 |
Brand Name | Yamaha | Jupiter |
Color | Yellow,Gold | Silver |
What is the most expensive tuba ever sold?
B&S 3198 5/4 CC Tuba 3198-S.

What do you call someone who plays the tuba?
A person who plays the tuba is called a tubaist, a tubist, or simply a tuba player. In a British brass band or military band, they are known as bass players.
Whats the most expensive tuba?
10 most expensive tubas in the world
- Miraphone M7000L Ambassador EEb Tuba M7000S.
- Miraphone 1291 Series 4/4 BBb Tuba 1291-4V.
- Miraphone 188-5U 4/4 CC Tuba.
- Miraphone 186 Series CC Tuba 186- 4VC.
- Jupiter XO Professional 1680S Silver Plated CC Tuba.
- King 2341W Series 4-Valve 4/4 BBb Tuba 2341WS.
How much does a 4 valve tuba cost?
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This item Jupiter 4 Valve 4/4 Size BBb Tuba Concert Model, JTU1110 | Jupiter 4 Valve Rotary 3/4 Size BBb Tuba, JTU1140 | |
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Price | $8,534.00 | $8,089.00 |
Sold By | PlayMusic123 | PlayMusic123 |
Brand Name | Jupiter | Jupiter |
Color | Nickel,Silver | Nickel,Silver |
Is tuba hard to learn?
Learning how to play the tuba can be a fun and exciting adventure, but becoming comfortable with the larger-than-average instrument can be hard, especially for those who are new to the instrument, younger students, or those who feel they may be too small to handle the instrument.
What is an F tuba?
The F tuba is a bass tuba about 12 feet long. Used as a solo and chamber music instrument and for higher tuba parts in orchestras worldwide, the F tuba is often the second tuba one may own, and is used alongside a BBb or CC tuba. F tubas should have five or six valves.
Who is the best tuba player in the world?
Arnold Jacobs is the best tuba player in the world.
Is playing tuba hard?
Why do tubas have 4 valves?
The fourth valve (positioned on the side of the instrument), in addition to the extra tubing makes it possible to play chromatic notes between the first and second partials. It also makes for much better intonation overall.