Prokofiev TB693 HP
$9,995
BBb tuba5-valve pistonprofessional6/4
Wessex Prokofiev TB693 HP. BBb concert tuba. 5-valve piston (front-action piston). warm, resonant voice that cuts clearly without losing fullness; rich depth, solid projection. bore 0.75 in (19 mm) v1-3; 0.79 in (20 mm) 4th; 0.87 in (22 mm) 5th, 20 in (500 mm) hand-hammered brass bell. 6/4 size. silver-plate or gold lacquer. professional level. HP = Handcrafted Professional tier; hand-hammered bell; Chuck Nickles leadpipe; Wessex CHUCK mouthpiece; stainless steel vented valves
Specifications
| Key | BBb |
|---|---|
| Valves | 5 |
| Valve type | piston |
| Valve action | front-action piston |
| Bore | 0.75 in (19 mm) v1-3; 0.79 in (20 mm) 4th; 0.87 in (22 mm) 5th |
| Bell diameter | 20 in (500 mm) |
| Bell material | hand-hammered brass |
| Detachable bell | No |
| Body material | brass |
| Finish | silver-plate or gold lacquer |
| Size | 6/4 |
| Compensating | No |
| Weight | 24 lb (10.9 kg) |
| Level | professional |
| Form factor | concert |
| Case included | Yes |
| Mouthpiece included | Yes |
Where to buy
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Spec source
https://us.wessex-tubas.com/products/bbb-6-4-tuba-with-5-valves-prokofiev-tb693