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Best Miraphone Bb Tubas 2025

Premium Miraphone bb tubas - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Marching Band For Concert Band For Jazz For Popular For Student For Brass Quintet
BRANDS: Miraphone Thomann Melton Cerveny
Miraphone 494 Hagen GM Bb-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Miraphone 494 Hagen GM Bb-Tuba

by Miraphone
Popular Jazz Student
Key Feature:
• Manageable size for students
✓ PROS
  • • Wide repertoire availability
  • • Most common and versatile tuba
✗ CONS
  • • Less projection than CC tubas
  • • May lack depth for orchestral work

Miraphone 494 Hagen GM Bb-TubaBb TubaSize: 3/4Gold brass body and bellCombined gold brass nickel silver valve...

⭐ 4.9/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 543136
$10,778
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Miraphone 495 Hagen GM Bb-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Miraphone 495 Hagen GM Bb-Tuba

by Miraphone
Concert Band Student Marching Band
Key Feature:
• Most common and versatile tuba
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for jazz and popular music
  • • Great for marching band use
✗ CONS
  • • Professional limitations in orchestra
  • • May lack depth for orchestral work

Miraphone 495 Hagen GM Bb-TubaBb TubaSize: 4/4Gold brass body and bellCombined gold brass nickel silver valve...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 437739
$12,318
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Miraphone 289A GM Bb-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Miraphone 289A GM Bb-Tuba

by Miraphone
Brass Quintet Marching Band Concert Band
Key Feature:
• Excellent for jazz and popular music
✓ PROS
  • • Great for marching band use
  • • Excellent for jazz and popular music
✗ CONS
  • • Less projection than CC tubas
  • • Professional limitations in orchestra

Miraphone 289A GM Bb-TubaBB tuba5/4 sizeNickel silver wreath4 ValvesBell 470 mmBore 20.4-21.2 mmGold brass bodyCombined...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 148131
$13,145
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Miraphone 494 Hagen M Bb-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Miraphone 494 Hagen M Bb-Tuba

by Miraphone
Marching Band Jazz Student
Key Feature:
• Manageable size for students
✓ PROS
  • • Wide repertoire availability
  • • Manageable size for students
✗ CONS
  • • Compromise instrument for some applications
  • • May lack depth for orchestral work

Miraphone 494 Hagen M Bb TubaBb TubaSize: 3/4Brass body and bellNickel silver setBore: 18.80 mmBell: Ø 430 mmHeight:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 543137
$9,898
Buy at Thomann View Details
Miraphone 496A Hagen M Bb-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Miraphone 496A Hagen M Bb-Tuba

by Miraphone
Marching Band Jazz Student
Key Feature:
• Wide repertoire availability
✓ PROS
  • • Wide repertoire availability
  • • Great for marching band use
✗ CONS
  • • Not ideal for all classical literature
  • • Less projection than CC tubas

Miraphone 496A Hagen M Bb-TubaBb TubaSize: 5/4Body and bell made of brassNickel silver setBore: Ø 21.20 mmBell Ø: 450...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 354831
$11,868
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Miraphone 91A GM Bb-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Miraphone 91A GM Bb-Tuba

by Miraphone
Popular Brass Quintet Jazz
Key Feature:
• Most common and versatile tuba
✓ PROS
  • • Manageable size for students
  • • Excellent for jazz and popular music
✗ CONS
  • • Not ideal for all classical literature
  • • Compromise instrument for some applications

Miraphone 91A GM Bb-TubaBb TubaSize: 5/4Body and bell made of gold brassNickel silver rimCombined gold brass/ nickel...

⭐ 4.6/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 148132
$12,222
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Miraphone 496A Hagen GM Bb-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Miraphone 496A Hagen GM Bb-Tuba

by Miraphone
Student Jazz Brass Quintet
Key Feature:
• Most common and versatile tuba
✓ PROS
  • • Most common and versatile tuba
  • • Excellent for jazz and popular music
✗ CONS
  • • May lack depth for orchestral work
  • • Professional limitations in orchestra

Miraphone 496 Hagen GM Bb-TubaBb TubaSize: 5/4Gold brass body and bellCombined gold brass nickel silver valve...

⭐ 4.4/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 437793
$12,639
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Miraphone 86A GM Bb-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Miraphone 86A GM Bb-Tuba

by Miraphone
Concert Band Popular Student
Key Feature:
• Great for marching band use
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for jazz and popular music
  • • Manageable size for students
✗ CONS
  • • Not ideal for all classical literature
  • • Compromise instrument for some applications

Miraphone 86A GM Bb-TubaBb TubaModel 86Size: 4/4Four rotary valvesBell Ø: 450 mmBore: 19.60 mmBody and lead pipe made...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 176739
$10,998
Buy at Thomann View Details
Miraphone 497 Hagen M Bb-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Miraphone 497 Hagen M Bb-Tuba

by Miraphone
Student Brass Quintet Concert Band
Key Feature:
• Wide repertoire availability
✓ PROS
  • • Wide repertoire availability
  • • Great for marching band use
✗ CONS
  • • Professional limitations in orchestra
  • • May lack depth for orchestral work

Miraphone 497 Hagen M Bb-TubaBb TubaSize: 6/4Brass body and bellNickel silver setNickel silver lead pipeBore: 21.20...

⭐ 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 354834
$20,778
Buy at Thomann View Details
Miraphone 495 Hagen M Bb-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Miraphone 495 Hagen M Bb-Tuba

by Miraphone
Popular Brass Quintet Student
Key Feature:
• Manageable size for students
✓ PROS
  • • Great for marching band use
  • • Wide repertoire availability
✗ CONS
  • • Compromise instrument for some applications
  • • Professional limitations in orchestra

Miraphone 495 Hagen M Bb- TubaBb TubaSize: 4/4Body and bell made of brassNickel silver setReference pitch: 443 HzBore:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 383186
$12,318
Buy at Thomann View Details
Miraphone 282A M Bb-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Miraphone 282A M Bb-Tuba

by Miraphone
Popular Brass Quintet Jazz
Key Feature:
• Manageable size for students
✓ PROS
  • • Manageable size for students
  • • Great for marching band use
✗ CONS
  • • May lack depth for orchestral work
  • • Less projection than CC tubas

Miraphone 282A M Bb-TubaBb TubaModel 282Size: 3/4Four rotary valvesBell Ø: 420 mmBore: 19.60 -20.40 mmBody made of...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 135288
$9,348
Buy at Thomann View Details
Miraphone 496B Hagen GM Bb-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Miraphone 496B Hagen GM Bb-Tuba

by Miraphone
Marching Band Student Brass Quintet
Key Feature:
• Wide repertoire availability
✓ PROS
  • • Most common and versatile tuba
  • • Wide repertoire availability
✗ CONS
  • • Professional limitations in orchestra
  • • Less projection than CC tubas

Miraphone 496B Hagen GM Bb-TubaBb Tuba496 Hagen modelSize: 5/45 Rotary valvesBell Ø: 450 mmBore: 21.20 mmBody and lead...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584633
$13,858
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How to Choose the Best Bb Tubas

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced bb tubas typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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