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Best F Tubas 2026

Top-rated f tubas 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: January 28, 2026 • Next update: February 4, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Orchestra For Solo Performance For Chamber Music For Professional Performance For Symphony For Advanced Players
BRANDS: Thomann B&S Melton
Josef Lidl Moldau LFB 654-5ILR F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Josef Lidl Moldau LFB 654-5ILR F-Tuba

by Josef Lidl
Professional Performance Solo Performance Orchestra
Key Feature:
• High-end professional instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for solo work
  • • High-end professional instruments
✗ CONS
  • • Professional level only
  • • Extremely expensive

Josef Lidl MOLDAU LBB 654-5ILR F-TubaF TubaFive rotary valvesBell Ø: 400 mmWith nickel silver wreathBore: 20.2 - 21.2...

⭐ 4.9/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 608831
$10,439
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Miraphone 481C GM Elektra F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Miraphone 481C GM Elektra F-Tuba

by Miraphone
Professional Performance Orchestra Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Excellent for solo work
✓ PROS
  • • Superior low register
  • • Excellent for solo work
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced technique
  • • Limited availability

Miraphone 481C GM "Elektra" F-TubaF TubaSize: 5/4Body and bell made of gold brassNickel silver lead...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 354836
$13,397
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Thomann Lightning M F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Thomann Lightning M F-Tuba

by Thomann
Symphony Professional Performance Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Superior low register
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
  • • Professional orchestral capability
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability
  • • Professional level only

Thomann Lightning M F-TubaF TubaBrass body and bellBrass lead pipeNickel silver inner and outer slidesBore valve 15:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 546351
$3,078
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Willson 3200 RZ-5 F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Willson 3200 RZ-5 F-Tuba

by Willson
Chamber Music Professional Performance Advanced Players
Key Feature:
• Superior low register
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral capability
  • • High-end professional instruments
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced technique
  • • Very heavy and demanding

Willson 3200 RZ-5 F-TubaF TubaFive valves (4+1)Rotax rotary valves with 100% volume capacityBore: 18.50 mmBore 4th...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 183541
$13,079
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Miraphone 1281-L Petruschka F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Miraphone 1281-L Petruschka F-Tuba

by Miraphone
Solo Performance Symphony Advanced Players
Key Feature:
• High-end professional instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
  • • Superior low register
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability
  • • Professional level only

Miraphone 1281-L Petruschka F-TubaF Tuba"Petrushka" 1281 modelSize: 5/45 valves: 4 Perinet valves (front...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 239478
$12,428
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Miraphone 481C M Elektra F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Miraphone 481C M Elektra F-Tuba

by Miraphone
Symphony Chamber Music Advanced Players
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral capability
✓ PROS
  • • Superior low register
  • • Professional orchestral capability
✗ CONS
  • • Professional level only
  • • Requires advanced technique

Miraphone 481C M Elektra F-TubaF TubaSize: 5/4Body and bell made of brassNickel silver lead pipeNickel silver setBore:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 382267
$12,318
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Melton 2250-L F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Melton 2250-L F-Tuba

by Melton
Orchestra Professional Performance Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Superior low register
✓ PROS
  • • Superior low register
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced technique
  • • Professional level only

Melton 2250-L F-TubaF TubaSize: 6/4Brass body and bellBore: 1st-4th valve 19.00 mm / 5th valve 20.50 mmBell Ø:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 246511
$13,418
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B&S 3099/1/W-L (PT-11) F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

B&S 3099/1/W-L (PT-11) F-Tuba

by B&S
Chamber Music Solo Performance Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Rich, warm tone quality
✓ PROS
  • • High-end professional instruments
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
✗ CONS
  • • Very heavy and demanding
  • • Professional level only

B&S 3099/1/W-L (PT-11) F-TubaF TubaPerantucci 115 ValvesBell Ø: 420 mmHeight: 970 mmBore: 19 - 21 mmGold brass...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 184427
$13,418
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ZO ZTU-F800L F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

ZO ZTU-F800L F-Tuba

by ZO
Professional Performance Symphony Solo Performance
Key Feature:
• Superior low register
✓ PROS
  • • High-end professional instruments
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced technique
  • • Limited availability

ZO ZTU-F800L F-TubaF Travel TubaSmall and compact travel tubaBrass body and bellBore: 19.00 - 20.00 mmBell Ø: 310...

⭐ 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 485493
$3,289
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Yamaha YFB-822 F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Yamaha YFB-822 F-Tuba

by Yamaha
Solo Performance Orchestra Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Rich, warm tone quality
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
  • • Superior low register
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced technique
  • • Limited availability

Yamaha YFB-822 F-TubaF TubaBody and bell made of brassLarge orchestra modelBore: 19.50 mm (0.768")Bell Ø: 446 mm...

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 239445
$14,518
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Thomann Thunderbird M F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Thomann Thunderbird M F-Tuba

by Thomann
Professional Performance Orchestra Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Superior low register
✓ PROS
  • • Superior low register
  • • High-end professional instruments
✗ CONS
  • • Professional level only
  • • Extremely expensive

Thomann Thunderbird M F-TubaF TubaBody and bell made of brassLead pipe made of gold brassNickel silver inner and outer...

⭐ 4.4/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 525321
$4,948
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Thomann Fireball GM F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Thomann Fireball GM F-Tuba

by Thomann
Advanced Players Orchestra Symphony
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral capability
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral capability
  • • Excellent for solo work
✗ CONS
  • • Very heavy and demanding
  • • Requires advanced technique

Thomann Fireball GM F-TubaF TubaBodybell and lead pipe made of gold brassNickel silver inner and outer slidesBore:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 350785
$4,948
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ZO ZTU-F850L F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

ZO ZTU-F850L F-Tuba

by ZO
Professional Performance Symphony Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral capability
✓ PROS
  • • High-end professional instruments
  • • Superior low register
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability
  • • Very heavy and demanding

ZO ZTU-F850L F-TubaF Travel TubaSmall and compact travel tubaBrass body and bellBore: 19.00 - 20.00 mmBell Ø: 310...

⭐ 4.9/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 485497
$3,684
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B&S 3100/W-L (PT-12) F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

B&S 3100/W-L (PT-12) F-Tuba

by B&S
Symphony Solo Performance Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• High-end professional instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral capability
  • • Superior low register
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely expensive
  • • Requires advanced technique

B&S 3100/W-L (PT-12) F-TubaF TubaBrass body and bellGold brass lead pipeNickel silver inner and outer slidesBore:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 157662
$13,849
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Thomann Phoenix S F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Thomann Phoenix S F-Tuba

by Thomann
Advanced Players Solo Performance Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral capability
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
  • • Superior low register
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced technique
  • • Limited availability

Thomann Phoenix S F-TubaF TubaBrass body and bellGold brass lead pipeNickel silver outer slidesBore: 1st - 3rd valve...

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 475559
$4,939
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How to Choose the Best F 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 f 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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