Bb Tubas

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Jupiter JTU705 Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$3,437

Weight 6.6 kg

Bb Tuba, Size: 3/4, Three stainless steel Perinet valves, Body and bell made of brass, Bore:...

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Besson BE186-1-0 Prodige Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$4,080

Size 15"

Bb Tuba, Four rotary valves, Brass bell, Bell Ø: 381 mm (15"), Lead pipe made of...

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Yamaha YBB-321 Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$7,563

Weight 10 kg

Bb Tuba, Size: 4/4, Lacquered brass, Bore: 18.50 - 19.50 mm, Bell Ø: 443 mm, Height: 1020 mm,...

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B&S 798 International Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$7,793

Weight 10.7 kg

B&S 798 International Bb-Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 4/4, Body made of brass, Leadpipe made of gold brass, Bell: Ø 480 mm,...

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Thomann "Little Bear" Bb-Tuba Set

Bb Tubas

$2,314

Weight 2.4 kg

Thomann "Little Bear" Bb-Tuba Set

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B&S 796 International Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$8,013

Weight 9.29 kg

B&S 796 International Bb-Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 4/4, Body made of brass, Gold brass leadpipe, Nickel silver inner and...

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Klingspor B4 GM Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$15,931

Bb Tuba, Size: 4/4, Body made of brass, Leadpipe made of gold brass, Four rotary valves, Bore:...

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Miraphone 98B M Siegfried Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$24,872

Bb Tuba, Model: Siegfried, Design: 6/4, 5 Valves, Bell diameter: 500 mm, Rotary...

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Miraphone 91B GM Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$15,358

Bb tuba, 5 Rotary valves, Bell Ø 470 mm, Bore 21.2 mm, Gold brass body, Combined gold brass...

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Melton 195/2-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$25,789

Melton 195/2-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 5/4, Body and bell made of brass, Handmade from sheet metal,...

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Melton 195/5P-S "Fafner" Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$20,631

Melton 195/5P-S "Fafner" Bb-Tuba, Bb Tuba, Model "Fafner", 5/4 size, 4 Perinet valves, 1 Rotary valve, Bore: 19.00 mm,...

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Melton 195/5P-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$19,485

Melton 195/5P-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba, Bb Tuba, Model "Fafner", 5/4 size, 4 Perinet valves, 1 Rotary valve, Bore: 19.00 mm,...

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Miraphone 84A M Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$10,773

Bb tuba, 1/2 size, Brass body, Ø 360 mm bell diameter, Nickel silver, 4 valves, Bore 18.0 mm,...

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Miraphone 87A GM Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$13,753

Weight 10 kg

Bb Tuba, Model 87, Size: 4/4, Four rotary valves, Bell Ø: 450 mm, Bore Ø: 19.60 mm, Body...

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Melton 195-S "Fafner" Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$17,995

Melton 195-S "Fafner" Bb-Tuba, Melton 195-S Bb Tuba, Model "Fafner", Bell: Ø48cm, 5/4 size, 4 Rotary valves, Bore 21.5...

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Yamaha YBB-201 Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$6,876

B-Tuba

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Yamaha YBB-621 Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$12,034

Professional Class B-Tuba

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Yamaha YBB-641 E Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$12,034

Professional Class Bb- TubaYAMAHA's professional-grade accompaniment instruments are...

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Yamaha YBB-841 E Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$15,129

B-Tuba Master ClassYAMAHA's Master Class tubes are considered by many of the world's most...

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Miraphone 86A M Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$12,607

Bb- Tuba A 7000, Brass body, Bore: 19.60 mm, Nickel silver parts, Conical rotary valves, DVS...

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Schagerl Salzburg Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$6,384

Bb Tuba, Four rotary valves, Size: 4/4, 20 mm bore, Bell diameter: 445 mm, Body made of...

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Josef Lidl Moldau+ LBB 884-4GR Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$9,135

Weight 8.3 kg

Bb Tuba, Size: 4/4, Four rotary valves, Bell Ø: 450 mm, Bore: 21.2 mm,...

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Josef Lidl Moldau LBB 784-4M GM Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$9,847

Weight 8.3 kg

Bb Tuba, Size: 4/4, Four rotary valves, Bell Ø: 420 mm, With nickel silver...

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Josef Lidl Moldau LBB 684-4L Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$8,022

Weight 8.3 kg

Bb Tuba, Size: 4/4, Four rotary valves, Bell Ø: 420 mm, Bore: 21.2 mm, Body made...

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Josef Lidl Moldau LBB 684-4M Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$8,022

Weight 8.3 kg

Bb Tuba, Size: 4/4, Four rotary valves, Bell Ø: 420 mm, Bore: 21.2 mm, Body made...

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Miraphone 496B Hagen GM Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$14,660

Weight 10.5 kg

Bb Tuba, 496 Hagen model, Size: 5/4, 5 Rotary valves, Bell Ø: 450 mm, Bore: 21.20 mm,...

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Miraphone 494 Hagen M Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$10,544

Miraphone 494 Hagen M Bb Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 3/4, Brass body and bell, Nickel silver set, Bore: 18.80 mm, Bell: Ø 430...

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Miraphone 494 Hagen GM Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$12,148

Weight 9 kg

Bb Tuba, Size: 3/4, Gold brass body and bell, Combined gold brass nickel silver valve...

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Melton 97/2 Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$26,363

Melton 97/2 Bb Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 4/4, Body and bell made of brass, Bore: 20.5 - 21.5 mm (4th valve), Bell Ø: 420...

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Miraphone 496A Hagen GM Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$13,698

Weight 10.5 kg

Miraphone 496 Hagen GM Bb-Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 5/4, Gold brass body and bell, Combined gold brass nickel silver valve...

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Miraphone 495 Hagen GM Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$13,525

Weight 10.3 kg

Bb Tuba, Size: 4/4, Gold brass body and bell, Combined gold brass nickel silver valve...

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Thomann "Little Bear" Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$2,176

Thomann Bb- Tuba "Little Bear", Bb Tuba, Size: 3/4, Compact design, Body and bell made of brass, Gold brass leadpipe,...

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Thomann Wotan II UL Bb 4/4 Raw

Bb Tubas

$4,354

Weight 8.7 kg

*Note:* polished instrument that tarnishes over time and develops a significantly darker and matt finish.

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Miraphone 495 Hagen M Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$13,158

Weight 10.15 kg

Miraphone 495 Hagen M Bb- Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 4/4, Body and bell made of brass, Nickel silver set, Reference pitch:...

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Thomann 894S Superior Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$4,574

Thomann BB 894S Superior Bb- Tuba, Bb Tuba, Model "Superior", 4 Stainless steel valves, arrangement 3 + 1, Fully...

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Thomann 894L Superior Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$4,344

Weight 12.04 kg

Bb Tuba, "Superior" model, Brass body, Nickel silver outer slides, Bore: Ø 18.53 mm,...

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Besson BE994-2 Sovereign Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$14,900

Weight 11.8 kg

Bb Tuba, Superior design, Compensated model, 4 Valves - 3 Top Action + 1, Bore Ø:...

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Miraphone 497 Hagen M Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$22,685

Weight 11 kg

Bb Tuba, Size: 6/4, Brass body and bell, Nickel silver set, Nickel silver lead pipe,...

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Miraphone 496A Hagen M Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$12,951

Weight 10.5 kg

Bb Tuba, Size: 5/4, Body and bell made of brass, Nickel silver set, Bore: Ø 21.20 mm,...

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Thomann Symfonic GM Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$4,918

Weight 10.7 kg

Bb Tuba, Size: 5/4, Gold brass bell and body, Gold brass lead pipe, Nickel silver inner...

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Cerveny CBB 686-4 Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$8,022

Weight 9.4 kg

Bb Tuba, Size: 4/4, Brass body and bell, Nickel silver mechanism, Nickel silver lead pipe,...

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Thomann "Junior" Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$1,717

Thomann Bb- Tuba Model "Junior", Bb Tuba, Size: 3/4, Compact design, Body and bell made of brass, Gold brass leadpipe,...

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Melton 2011FA-L Front Action Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$8,935

Weight 8.95 kg

Bb Tuba, Size: 3/4, Brass body and bell, Bore: 17.00 mm, Bell Ø: 440 mm, 4...

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Rudolf Meinl Bayreuth Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$32,085

Rudolf Meinl Bayreuth Bb Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 5/4, Body and bell made of brass, Gold brass leadpipe and main tuning...

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Melton 196-L "Fasolt" Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$17,192

Melton 196-L Bb Tuba "Fasolt", Bb Tuba, Size: 5/4, Body and bell made of brass, Bore: 21.50 mm, Bell Ø: 500 mm, 4...

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B&S GR55-L Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$13,594

Weight 11.5 kg

B&S GR55-L Bb-Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 5/4, Body and bell made of gold brass, Gold brass lead pipe, Nickel silver inner and...

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Melton 2011RA-L Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$10,314

Weight 8.9 kg

Melton 2011RA-L Bb Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 3/4, Brass body and bell, 4 Rotary valves, Bore: 18.50 mm / 4th valve 19.50 mm,...

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Willson 3100 RZ-4 Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$14,326

Weight 12.5 kg

Bb Tuba, Compact design, 4 Rotax rotary valves with 100% air flow, Bore: 19.5 mm, Brass...

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About Bb Tubas

Bb tubas represent the lowest and most powerful voice in the brass band and orchestral tuba sections. Primarily used by professional tuba players, collegiate musicians, and advanced high school students, these instruments are crucial for providing a rich, foundational bass line. The Bb tuning allows for greater flexibility in ensemble playing and a more approachable range for many players.

Best For

Professional tuba players orchestral musicians brass bands collegiate ensembles advanced students

What to Look For

Valve configuration (compensating vs. non-compensating) bell material & size overall tone projection intonation consistency across the range keywork ergonomics mouthpiece compatibility

Bb Tubas — Pros & Cons

PROS

Exceptional low-frequency projection and resonance.
Versatile tuning suits a wide range of musical styles.
Offers a full, warm tone ideal for orchestral settings.
Valve systems provide improved intonation and range extension.

CONS

Can be physically demanding to handle and play comfortably.
Requires a significant investment in time to master.
Size and weight limit portability and storage options.
Intonation can be sensitive to embouchure and air support.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bb Tubas

Compensating tubas have additional valves to correct intonation issues in the lower registers, offering greater accuracy across the range. Non-compensating tubas have a simpler design and a more direct tone.

The larger bore and bell size are essential for producing the extremely low frequencies characteristic of the tuba's role in an ensemble.

Different materials, like brass or nickel silver, influence the tuba's tone. Brass tends to offer a warmer sound, while nickel silver can provide a brighter, more projecting tone.

Shop Bb Tubas 2026

Jupiter JTU705 Bb-Tuba

Besson BE186-1-0 Prodige Bb-Tuba

Yamaha YBB-321 Bb-Tuba

B&S 798 International Bb-Tuba

Thomann "Little Bear" Bb-Tuba Set

B&S 796 International Bb-Tuba

Klingspor B4 GM Bb-Tuba

Miraphone 98B M Siegfried Bb-Tuba

Miraphone 91B GM Bb-Tuba

Melton 195/2-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba

Melton 195/5P-S "Fafner" Bb-Tuba

Melton 195/5P-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba

Miraphone 84A M Bb-Tuba

Miraphone 87A GM Bb-Tuba

Melton 195-S "Fafner" Bb-Tuba

Yamaha YBB-201 Bb-Tuba

Yamaha YBB-621 Bb-Tuba

Yamaha YBB-641 E Bb-Tuba

Yamaha YBB-841 E Bb-Tuba

Miraphone 86A M Bb-Tuba

Schagerl Salzburg Bb-Tuba

Josef Lidl Moldau+ LBB 884-4GR Bb-Tuba

Josef Lidl Moldau LBB 784-4M GM Bb-Tuba

Josef Lidl Moldau LBB 684-4L Bb-Tuba

Josef Lidl Moldau LBB 684-4M Bb-Tuba

Miraphone 496B Hagen GM Bb-Tuba

Miraphone 494 Hagen M Bb-Tuba

Miraphone 494 Hagen GM Bb-Tuba

Melton 97/2 Bb-Tuba

Miraphone 496A Hagen GM Bb-Tuba

Miraphone 495 Hagen GM Bb-Tuba

Thomann "Little Bear" Bb-Tuba

Thomann Wotan II UL Bb 4/4 Raw

Miraphone 495 Hagen M Bb-Tuba

Thomann 894S Superior Bb-Tuba

Thomann 894L Superior Bb-Tuba

Besson BE994-2 Sovereign Bb-Tuba

Miraphone 497 Hagen M Bb-Tuba

Miraphone 496A Hagen M Bb-Tuba

Thomann Symfonic GM Bb-Tuba

Cerveny CBB 686-4 Bb-Tuba

Thomann "Junior" Bb-Tuba

Melton 2011FA-L Front Action Bb-Tuba

Rudolf Meinl Bayreuth Bb-Tuba

Melton 196-L "Fasolt" Bb-Tuba

B&S GR55-L Bb-Tuba

Melton 2011RA-L Bb-Tuba

Willson 3100 RZ-4 Bb-Tuba

About Bb Tubas

Bb Tubas — Pros & Cons

PROS

CONS

Frequently Asked Questions About Bb Tubas

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