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Best F Tubas for Orchestra 2025

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

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 Orchestra For Solo Performance For Chamber Music For Professional Performance For Symphony For Advanced Players
BRANDS: Thomann Melton B&S
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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Schagerl Salzburg F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

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

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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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 481C Elektra F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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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Thomann Thunderbird M F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

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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Melton 4250-L F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

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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Miraphone 481C GM Elektra F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

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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Melton 4460-L F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Melton 4460-L F-Tuba

by Melton
Chamber Music Symphony Orchestra
Key Feature:
• High-end professional instruments
✓ PROS
  • • Professional orchestral capability
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
✗ CONS
  • • Requires advanced technique
  • • Very heavy and demanding

Melton 4460-L F-TubaF-Tuba6/4 Size6x Rotary valvesBell Ø: 42 cmBore 1st - 3rd Valves: 19.5 mm4th - 6th Valves: 21.5...

⭐ 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 246508
$17,368
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Miraphone 1281-L Petruschka F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

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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B&S 3099/1/W-L (PT-11) F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

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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Thomann Phoenix L F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

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
#13

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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Thomann Lightning M F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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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B&S 3100/WGJ-L JBL F-Tuba - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

B&S 3100/WGJ-L JBL F-Tuba

by B&S
Orchestra Chamber Music Symphony
Key Feature:
• Superior low register
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent for solo work
  • • Rich, warm tone quality
✗ CONS
  • • Limited availability
  • • Extremely expensive

B&S 3100/WGJ-L JBL F-Tuba, F TubaJens Björn-Larsen (formerly of the Copenhagen Radio Philharmonic, now European...

⭐ 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 212619
$16,498
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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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