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Josef Lidl Moldau LFB 654-5ILR F-Tuba - F Tubas

Josef Lidl Moldau LFB 654-5ILR F-Tuba

F Tubas

$10,439
Josef Lidl MOLDAU LBB 654-5ILR F-Tuba, F Tuba, Five rotary valves, Bell Ø: 400 mm, With nickel silver wreath, Bore:...
4.9 Expert Rating
Melton 4260-S F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 4260-S F-Tuba

F Tubas

$19,028
F Tuba, Size: 6/4, Orchestral tuba in lightweight construction, Body and bell made of brass,...
4.6 Expert Rating
Miraphone 481C Elektra F-Tuba - F Tubas

Miraphone 481C Elektra F-Tuba

F Tubas

$14,464
F Tuba, Size: 5/4, Body and bell made of brass, Nickel silver lead pipe, Nickel silver...
4.7 Expert Rating
B&S 3099/2/WG-L (PT-10) F-Tuba - F Tubas

B&S 3099/2/WG-L (PT-10) F-Tuba

F Tubas

$15,829
B&S 3099/2/WG-L F Tuba (PT-10), F Tuba, Body and bell made of brass, Gold brass leadpipe, Nickel silver inner and outer...
4.9 Expert Rating
Thomann Lightning M F-Tuba - F Tubas

Thomann Lightning M F-Tuba

F Tubas

$3,078
F Tuba, Brass body and bell, Brass lead pipe, Nickel silver inner and outer slides, Bore...
4.7 Expert Rating
Thomann "Thunderbird" S F-Tuba - F Tubas

Thomann "Thunderbird" S F-Tuba

F Tubas

$5,498
Thomann Thunderbird F-Tuba S, F Tuba, 6 Cylinder rotary valves, Arrangement 4+2, Bell Ø: 420 mm, Height: 970 mm, Bore...
4.5 Expert Rating
Thomann Thunderbird M F-Tuba - F Tubas

Thomann Thunderbird M F-Tuba

F Tubas

$4,948
F Tuba, Body and bell made of brass, Lead pipe made of gold brass, Nickel silver inner...
4.4 Expert Rating
ZO ZTU-F800L F-Tuba - F Tubas

ZO ZTU-F800L F-Tuba

F Tubas

$3,289
F Travel Tuba, Small and compact travel tuba, Brass body and bell, Bore: 19.00 - 20.00 mm, Bell...
5 Expert Rating
Thomann Phoenix RAW F-Tuba - F Tubas

Thomann Phoenix RAW F-Tuba

F Tubas

$4,719
*Note:* polished instrument that tarnishes over time and develops a significantly darker and matt finish.
4.9 Expert Rating
Thomann Phoenix S F-Tuba - F Tubas

Thomann Phoenix S F-Tuba

F Tubas

$4,939
F Tuba, Brass body and bell, Gold brass lead pipe, Nickel silver outer slides, Bore: 1st -...
4.9 Expert Rating
Thomann Phoenix L F-Tuba - F Tubas

Thomann Phoenix L F-Tuba

F Tubas

$4,389
F Tuba, Body and bell made of brass, Gold brass lead pipe, Nickel silver outer slides, Bore...
4.8 Expert Rating
Melton 4260-L F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 4260-L F-Tuba

F Tubas

$17,598
F Tuba, Size: 6/4, Orchestral tuba in light construction, Brass body and bell, Bore: 19.50 mm /...
4.5 Expert Rating
Melton 4250-L F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 4250-L F-Tuba

F Tubas

$15,838
Melton 4250-L F- Tuba, F Tuba, Size: 6/4, Orchestral tuba in light construction, Brass body and bell, Bore: 19.50 mm /...
4.8 Expert Rating
Miraphone 481C M Elektra F-Tuba - F Tubas

Miraphone 481C M Elektra F-Tuba

F Tubas

$12,318
F Tuba, Size: 5/4, Body and bell made of brass, Nickel silver lead pipe , Nickel...
4.5 Expert Rating
Miraphone 481C GM Elektra F-Tuba - F Tubas

Miraphone 481C GM Elektra F-Tuba

F Tubas

$13,397
Miraphone 481C GM "Elektra" F-Tuba, F Tuba, Size: 5/4, Body and bell made of gold brass, Nickel silver lead pipe,...
4.8 Expert Rating
B&S 3100 WG-L Fanny F-Tuba - F Tubas

B&S 3100 WG-L Fanny F-Tuba

F Tubas

$14,619
B&S 3100 WG-L Fanny F-Tuba, Tuba, Special "Fanny" - Andreas Hofmeier, Limited Edition, 6 Rotary valves: 4 + 2, Bell Ø:...
4.7 Expert Rating
B&S 56AFT Fossi F-Tuba - F Tubas

B&S 56AFT Fossi F-Tuba

F Tubas

$14,078
B&S 56AFT Fossi F-Tuba, F Tuba, Alessandro Fossi model, Brass body, Bell made of gold brass, Bore: 1st-4th valve 20.00...
4.8 Expert Rating
Melton 2260RA-L Brandstötter F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 2260RA-L Brandstötter F-Tuba

F Tubas

$16,388
F Tuba, Size: 6/4, Brass body and bell, Bore: 18.50 - 21.50 mm, Bell Ø: 440 mm,...
5 Expert Rating
Rudolf Meinl 5/4 F-Tuba - F Tubas

Rudolf Meinl 5/4 F-Tuba

F Tubas

$21,549
F-Tuba, Size: 5/4, Brass body and bell, Lead pipe and main tuning slide in gold brass, Nickel...
4.6 Expert Rating
Melton 2250-L F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 2250-L F-Tuba

F Tubas

$13,418
F Tuba, Size: 6/4, Brass body and bell, Bore: 1st-4th valve 19.00 mm / 5th valve 20.50 mm, Bell...
4.6 Expert Rating
Melton 4460-L F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 4460-L F-Tuba

F Tubas

$17,368
F-Tuba, 6/4 Size, 6x Rotary valves, Bell Ø: 42 cm, Bore 1st - 3rd Valves: 19.5 mm, 4th - 6th...
4.7 Expert Rating
Miraphone 1281-L Petruschka F-Tuba - F Tubas

Miraphone 1281-L Petruschka F-Tuba

F Tubas

$12,428
F Tuba, "Petrushka" 1281 model, Size: 5/4, 5 valves: 4 Perinet valves (front...
4.7 Expert Rating
Melton 14-L Trolley F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 14-L Trolley F-Tuba

F Tubas

$8,798
F Travel Tuba, Model "Trolley", 4 Rotary valves, Bore: 15.50 mm, Detachable bell, Bell:...
4.7 Expert Rating
B&S 3100/WGJ-L JBL F-Tuba - F Tubas

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

F Tubas

$16,498
B&S 3100/WGJ-L JBL F-Tuba, F Tuba
4.7 Expert Rating
B&S 3099/1/W-L (PT-11) F-Tuba - F Tubas

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

F Tubas

$13,418
B&S 3099/1/W-L (PT-11) F-Tuba, F Tuba, Perantucci 11, 5 Valves, 4+1, Bell Ø: 420 mm, Height: 970 mm, Bore: 19 - 21 mm,...
4.8 Expert Rating
B&S 3100-L (PT-9) F-Tuba - F Tubas

B&S 3100-L (PT-9) F-Tuba

F Tubas

$13,418
B&S 3100-L (PT-9) F-Tuba, F Tuba, Perantucci 9, 6 valves, 4+2, Bell Ø: 420 mm, Height: 970 mm, Bore: 17 - 21 mm, Gold...
4.5 Expert Rating
Willson 3200 RZ-5 F-Tuba - F Tubas

Willson 3200 RZ-5 F-Tuba

F Tubas

$13,079
F Tuba, Five valves (4+1), Rotax rotary valves with 100% volume capacity, Bore: 18.50 mm,...
4.8 Expert Rating
Schagerl Salzburg F-Tuba - F Tubas

Schagerl Salzburg F-Tuba

F Tubas

$6,456
F Tuba, Four+1 rotary valves, Bore: 19 - 21 mm, Bell diameter: 420 mm, Body made of brass,...
4.9 Expert Rating
B&S 3100/W-L (PT-12) F-Tuba - F Tubas

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

F Tubas

$13,849
B&S 3100/W-L (PT-12) F-Tuba, F Tuba, Brass body and bell, Gold brass lead pipe, Nickel silver inner and outer slides,...
4.8 Expert Rating
ZO ZTU-F850L F-Tuba - F Tubas

ZO ZTU-F850L F-Tuba

F Tubas

$3,684
F Travel Tuba, Small and compact travel tuba, Brass body and bell, Bore: 19.00 - 20.00 mm, Bell...
4.9 Expert Rating
Thomann Fireball GM RAW F-Tuba - F Tubas

Thomann Fireball GM RAW F-Tuba

F Tubas

$4,719
*Note:* polished instrument that tarnishes over time and develops a significantly darker and matt finish.
4.7 Expert Rating
Thomann Fireball M RAW F-Tuba - F Tubas

Thomann Fireball M RAW F-Tuba

F Tubas

$4,389
*Note:* Polished instrument that tarnishes over time and develops a significantly darker and matt finish.
4.8 Expert Rating
Thomann Fireball M F-Tuba - F Tubas

Thomann Fireball M F-Tuba

F Tubas

$4,389
F Tuba, Body and bell made of brass, Lead pipe made of gold brass, Nickel silver inner and...
4.7 Expert Rating
Thomann Fireball GM F-Tuba - F Tubas

Thomann Fireball GM F-Tuba

F Tubas

$4,948
F Tuba, Body, bell and lead pipe made of gold brass, Nickel silver inner and outer slides,...
4.5 Expert Rating
Yamaha YFB-822 F-Tuba - F Tubas

Yamaha YFB-822 F-Tuba

F Tubas

$14,518
F Tuba, Body and bell made of brass, Large orchestra model, Bore: 19.50 mm (0.768"), Bell Ø:...
4.9 Expert Rating

About F Tubas

F tubas represent a crucial instrument in wind band, orchestral, and solo settings, offering a unique tonal character and projection. They’re favored for their agility and responsiveness compared to BBb tubas, allowing for greater melodic complexity. Choosing the right F tuba is vital for achieving the desired sound and technical capabilities.

Best For
Professional tuba players orchestral musicians wind band ensembles solo performance advanced students
What to Look For
Valve type (Piston vs. Rotary) bell material (brass vs. copper) bore size leadpipe configuration intonation across the range overall response and flexibility

F Tubas — Pros & Cons

PROS

  • Offers a more agile and responsive playing experience than BBb tubas
  • Provides a brighter, more focused tone suitable for diverse musical styles
  • Allows for greater melodic and harmonic complexity in performance
  • Generally considered more versatile for solo and chamber work

CONS

  • Can be more challenging to control intonation than larger tuba variants
  • Requires a higher level of embouchure control and breath support
  • Often more expensive than comparable BBb tuba models
  • Smaller bell size can limit maximum volume in very large ensembles

Frequently Asked Questions About F Tubas

Piston valves are generally considered more direct and responsive, while rotary valves offer a potentially smoother action but may require more precise finger placement. Preference is highly individual.

Brass bells typically produce a brighter, more projecting sound, while copper bells tend to offer a warmer, more mellow tone. The choice depends on the desired sonic character.

While BBb tubas are often recommended for beginners due to their larger size and easier intonation, a dedicated teacher can assess your aptitude and guide you toward the best choice based on your goals.

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