Leviathan TB681HP / TB691P
$7,675
BBb tuba4-valve piston+rotaryprofessionalcompensating6/4
Wessex Leviathan TB681HP / TB691P. BBb concert tuba. 4-valve piston+rotary (3 front piston + 1 rotary). richer, fuller tone than a regular bass, with agility for fast passages. bore 0.767-0.775 in (19.5-19.7 mm), 19 in (480 mm) bell. compensating. 6/4 size. lacquer (gold-brass bell), silver-plate or gold lacquer. professional level. Blaikley compensated system; TB681HP hand-hammered vs TB691P moulded (heavier, thicker brass); 3 piston + 1 rotary 4th valve
Specifications
| Key | BBb |
|---|---|
| Valves | 4 |
| Valve type | piston+rotary |
| Valve action | 3 front piston + 1 rotary |
| Bore | 0.767-0.775 in (19.5-19.7 mm) |
| Bell diameter | 19 in (480 mm) |
| Detachable bell | No |
| Body material | brass (hand-hammered on TB681HP; moulded on TB691P) |
| Finish | lacquer (gold-brass bell), silver-plate or gold lacquer |
| Size | 6/4 |
| Compensating | Yes |
| Weight | 9.5 kg (21 lb) TB681HP / 12 kg (27 lb) TB691P |
| Level | professional |
| Form factor | concert |
| Case included | Yes |
| Mouthpiece included | Yes |
Where to buy
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https://us.wessex-tubas.com/products/bbb-6-4-compensated-tuba-leviathan-tb681h-tb691h