B&S 3100/WGJ-L JBL F-Tuba
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This B&S 3100/WGJ-L is a serious instrument born from collaboration with a renowned tuba player. It’s designed for the advanced player or professional who demands exceptional response, a dark and focused tone, and the pedigree of a truly bespoke tuba – someone who values tradition and top-tier craftsmanship.
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B&S 3100/WGJ-L JBL F-Tuba, F Tuba
Jens Björn-Larsen (formerly of the Copenhagen Radio Philharmonic, now European Chamber Orchestra and tuba tutor in Hanover) had celebrated all his great successes and prizes on his B&S F-Tuba 3100W, and he couldn't find a comparable instrument.
Until he joined the development team at B&S himself: the basic concept was retained, but the proportions within the body were changed, all the slide bends were removed and a completely different leadpipe was fitted, with the first valve located in its centre.
- In doing so
- B&S surpassed Jens Björn-Larsen's original aim to be as good as the original - the new development was simply better
- responded even more easily
- tuned even better
- and it retains the typical B&S F tuba sound
- which does not try to be a C tuba sound.
- Body and bell made of gold brass
- Corrosion-proof gold brass leadpipe
- Nickel silver inner and outer slides
- Bore: 19.00 -21.00 mm
- Bell Ø: 420 mm
- Height: 970 mm
- Weight: 8.48 kg
- 6 Rotary valves - valve arrangement 4 +2
- Spring-loaded 3B ball bearings
- Clear lacquer finish
- Includes gig bag and Perantucci PT64 mouthpiece
- • Exceptional response thanks to redesigned leadpipe and valve placement
- • Retains B&S's signature rich, dark F tuba tonal character
- • Improved tuning and playability, exceeding the original 3100W's performance
- • Collaboration with Jens Björn-Larsen ensures a professional-grade instrument
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players
- • Weight can be a factor for players with less strength or endurance
- • Limited versatility; excels as an F tuba, not a C tuba alternative
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