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Best F Tubas for Orchestra 2026

Perfect f tubas for orchestra - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 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
Miraphone 481C Elektra F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Miraphone 481C Elektra F-Tuba

by Miraphone
Solo Performance Orchestra Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Superior low register
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for solo work
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced technique
  • • Professional level only

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 546929
$14,464
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Willson 3200 RZ-5 F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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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Thomann Phoenix L F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Thomann Phoenix L F-Tuba

by Thomann
Symphony Professional Performance Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral capability
✓ PROS
  • • Superior low register
  • • Professional orchestral capability
✗ CONS
  • • Professional level only
  • • Extremely expensive

Thomann Phoenix L F-TubaF TubaBody and bell made of brassGold brass lead pipeNickel silver outer slidesBore 1st - 3rd...

⭐ 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 475557
$4,389
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Melton 4260-L F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Melton 4260-L F-Tuba

by Melton
Symphony Chamber Music Professional Performance
Key Feature:
• Rich, warm tone quality
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
  • • Excellent for solo work
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely expensive
  • • Professional level only

Melton 4260-L F-TubaF TubaSize: 6/4Orchestral tuba in light constructionBrass body and bellBore: 19.50 mm / 4th-6th...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 414815
$17,598
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Melton 4260-S F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Melton 4260-S F-Tuba

by Melton
Solo Performance Chamber Music Symphony
Key Feature:
• Rich, warm tone quality
✓ PROS
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
  • • Professional orchestral capability
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability
  • • Extremely expensive

Melton 4260-S F-TubaF TubaSize: 6/4Orchestral tuba in lightweight constructionBody and bell made of brassBore: 19.50...

⭐ 4.6/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 565179
$19,028
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Melton 4250-L F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Melton 4250-L F-Tuba

by Melton
Solo Performance Advanced Players Symphony
Key Feature:
• High-end professional instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral capability
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability
  • • Extremely expensive

Melton 4250-L F- TubaF TubaSize: 6/4Orchestral tuba in light constructionBrass body and bellBore: 19.50 mm / 4th and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 414814
$15,838
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Thomann Lightning M F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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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Melton 2250-L F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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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Rudolf Meinl 5/4 F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Rudolf Meinl 5/4 F-Tuba

by Rudolf Meinl
Solo Performance Professional Performance Advanced Players
Key Feature:
• Superior low register
✓ PROS
  • • High-end professional instruments
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
✗ CONS
  • • Very heavy and demanding
  • • Limited availability

Rudolf Meinl 5/4 F-TubaF-TubaSize: 5/4Brass body and bellLead pipe and main tuning slide in gold brassNickel silver...

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 250059
$21,549
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Thomann "Thunderbird" S F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Thomann "Thunderbird" S F-Tuba

by Thomann
Professional Performance Chamber Music Symphony
Key Feature:
• Rich, warm tone quality
✓ PROS
  • • High-end professional instruments
  • • Professional orchestral capability
✗ CONS
  • • Very heavy and demanding
  • • Limited availability

Thomann Thunderbird F-Tuba SF Tuba6 Cylinder rotary valvesArrangement 4+2Bell Ø: 420 mmHeight: 970 mmBore Ø: 19.00 -...

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 525322
$5,498
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Thomann Phoenix RAW F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Thomann Phoenix RAW F-Tuba

by Thomann
Symphony Solo Performance Chamber Music
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral capability
✓ PROS
  • • High-end professional instruments
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability
  • • Professional level only

Thomann Phoenix RAW F-TubaF TubaBody and bell made of brassGold brass lead pipeNickel silver outer slidesBore: 1st -...

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 475560
$4,719
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Schagerl Salzburg F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Schagerl Salzburg F-Tuba

by Schagerl
Professional Performance Solo Performance Orchestra
Key Feature:
• Professional orchestral capability
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for solo work
  • • Professional orchestral capability
✗ CONS
  • • Extremely expensive
  • • Limited availability

Schagerl Salzburg F-TubaF TubaFour+1 rotary valvesBore: 19 - 21 mmBell diameter: 420 mmBody made of brassLead pipe made...

⭐ 4.9/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 620456
$6,456
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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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