Willson 3200 RZ-5 F-Tuba
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This Willson 3200 RZ-5 is a serious instrument for the seasoned professional or advanced student. The combination of a large bell, precise bore, and rotax valves creates a remarkably responsive and powerful tuba, ideal for orchestral and solo performance where tonal projection and agility are paramount.
Product Description
- Willson 3200 RZ-5 F-Tuba
- F Tuba
- Five valves (4+1)
- Rotax rotary valves with 100% volume capacity
- Bore: 18.50 mm
- Bore 4th valve: 19.50 mm
- Bore 5th valve: 20.50 mm
- Brass body
- Brass bell with 450 mm diameter
- Seamless bell
- Special water key system that does not interrupt the air column
- Height: 940 mm
- Weight: 9.30 kg
- Clear lacquer finish
PROS
- • Exceptional intonation across the range thanks to Willson’s precision engineering
- • Rotax valves provide incredibly fast and reliable action, a real boon for complex passages
- • The seamless 450mm bell delivers a powerful, resonant, and focused tone
- • The specialized water key system truly maintains airflow, preventing tone disruption.
CONS
- • The 9.30 kg weight will be fatiguing for less experienced or smaller players
- • The premium-priced nature makes it inaccessible for many student or intermediate players
- • The clear lacquer finish, while aesthetically pleasing, requires diligent care to prevent tarnish.
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Key Features
Bore Size
18.50 mm
Bell Size
450 mm
Material
Brass
Valves
Five (4+1) Rotax rotary valves
Finish
Clear lacquer
Weight
9.30 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rotax valves offer a quicker, more responsive action and are generally preferred for their smoother transition between notes, especially at faster tempos.
The larger bell projects sound exceptionally well, but may be overwhelming in smaller, more intimate spaces; consider the playing context.
Regular polishing with a tuba-specific cleaner and occasional professional cleaning will prevent tarnish and maintain the finish's brilliance.
