Yamaha YFB-822 F-Tuba
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This YFB-822 is a top-tier F tuba built for serious orchestral players. The build quality and sound are truly exceptional, providing incredible projection and responsiveness. It’s a significant investment, but the payoff is a tuba that will serve a professional player for years.
Product Description
- Yamaha YFB-822 F-Tuba
- F Tuba
- Body and bell made of brass
- Large orchestra model
- Bore: 19.50 mm (0.768")
- Bell Ø: 446 mm (17.5")
- Height: 874 mm
- 5 Valves - 4 front action Périnet valves
- 5th valve as a rotary valve
- Clear lacquer finish
- Includes 67B4 mouthpiece and case
PROS
- • Exceptional brass resonance delivers a rich, focused orchestral tone.
- • Périnet valve action provides smooth, responsive articulation and quick changes.
- • Robust construction with a clear lacquer finish ensures longevity and beauty.
- • Fifth rotary valve expands range and offers greater flexibility in demanding passages.
CONS
- • The substantial weight (approximately 22 lbs) makes it challenging for younger or less experienced players.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most musicians.
- • The large bell size can be unwieldy in smaller performance spaces.
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Key Features
Bore Size
19.50 mm
Bell Size
446 mm
Material
Yellow Brass
Valves
4 Front Action Périnet, 1 Rotary
Finish
Clear Lacquer
Weight
Approximately 22 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 822 offers a more refined sound and improved valve action due to its heavier brass construction and rotary fifth valve, justifying the price difference.
The 67B4 mouthpiece is a solid all-around choice, but more advanced players might prefer to experiment with other mouthpieces to fine-tune their tone.
While versatile, the 822’s projection and tone are ideally suited for the blend of an orchestra, though it can certainly be used for solo work with careful consideration of the acoustics.
