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Photo of Conn CBB3113 BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

Conn CBB3113 BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 14.4" Bell, 0.661" Bore, Nickel-silver Leadpipe, and 3 Top-action Valves - Clear Lacquer
$5,039.00
Or $840.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Yamaha YBB-321 BBb Intermediate Tuba - Lacquer

Yamaha YBB-321 BBb Intermediate Tuba - Lacquer

4/4-size BBb Tuba with 17.5" Yellow Brass Bell, .728" Bore, and 4 Top-action Pistons - Lacquer
$9,374.99
Or $1,563.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Certified Open Box available for $8,437.49
Photo of Yamaha YBB-105WC Student BBb Tuba - 3/4-size, Lacquer

Yamaha YBB-105WC Student BBb Tuba - 3/4-size, Lacquer

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 14.375" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.661" Bore, Gold Brass Leadpipe, and 3 Upright Nickel-plated Piston Valves - Lacquer
$5,467.99
Or $912.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
In Stock
Photo of Eastman EBB534 BBb Professional Tuba - Lacquer

Eastman EBB534 BBb Professional Tuba - Lacquer

4/4-size BBb Tuba with 19 ¾" Yellow Brass Bell, .689" Bore, and 4 Front-action Piston Valves - Lacquer
$9,211.20
Or $192.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman EBB231 Student BBb Tuba - 3/4-size, Lacquer

Eastman EBB231 Student BBb Tuba - 3/4-size, Lacquer

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 14-3/8" Yellow Brass Bell, .661" Bore, Rose Brass Leadpipe, and 3 Top-action Valves - Lacquer
$4,908.00
Or $103.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Only 4 Left
Photo of Jupiter JTU705 Student Tuba - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTU705 Student Tuba - Clear Lacquer

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 14.4" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.661" Bore, and 3 Stainless Steel Valves - Clear Lacquer
$5,239.00
Or $110.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Jupiter JTU1010 Intermediate BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTU1010 Intermediate BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 15" Yellow Brass Bell, .709" Bore, and 4 Front-action Stainless Steel Piston Valves - Lacquer
$8,239.00
Or $172.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of King 2341W Intermediate 4-Valve BBb Tuba - Lacquer with Case

King 2341W Intermediate 4-Valve BBb Tuba - Lacquer with Case

4/4-size Tuba with 0.687" Bore, Yellow Brass Body, 20" Upright Bell, 4 Front-action Pistons, Mouthpiece, and Case
$10,439.00
Or $1,740.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Jupiter JTU1110 Professional BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTU1110 Professional BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

4/4-size BBb Tuba with 17.4" Yellow Brass Bell, .732-.788" Bore, and 4 Stainless Steel Front-action Piston Valves - Lacquer
$10,429.00
Or $218.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Jupiter JTU1030MS Intermediate Convertible Left Shoulder Marching Tuba - Silver-plated

Jupiter JTU1030MS Intermediate Convertible Left Shoulder Marching Tuba - Silver-plated

BBb Marching Tuba with Convertible Leadpipe, 15" Yellow Brass Bell, .709" Bore, and 3 Stainless Steel Pistons - Silver-plated
$8,074.00
Or $169.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Jupiter JTU1005M Intermediate Convertible Marching Tuba - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTU1005M Intermediate Convertible Marching Tuba - Clear Lacquer

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 14.4" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.661" Bore, Convertible Leadpipe, and Stainless Steel Piston Valves - Clear Lacquer
$4,864.00
Or $102.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Tromana TRO-TU300 Student Bb Tuba - Clear Lacquer, Sweetwater Exclusive

Tromana TRO-TU300 Student Bb Tuba - Clear Lacquer, Sweetwater Exclusive

3/4-size Bb Tuba with 14.375" Upright Yellow Brass Bell, 0.661" Bore, Gold Brass Leadpipe, and Stainless Steel Valves - Clear Lacquer
$4,499.99
Or $125.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
In Stock
Photo of Jupiter JTU1005MS Intermediate Convertible Marching Tuba - Silver Plated

Jupiter JTU1005MS Intermediate Convertible Marching Tuba - Silver Plated

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 14.4" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.661" Bore, Convertible Leadpipe, and Stainless Steel Piston Valves - Silver Plated
$6,579.00
Or $138.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Jupiter JTU1030M Intermediate Convertible Left Shoulder Marching Tuba - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTU1030M Intermediate Convertible Left Shoulder Marching Tuba - Clear Lacquer

BBb Marching Tuba with Convertible Leadpipe, 15" Yellow Brass Bell, .709" Bore, and 3 Stainless Steel Pistons - Lacquer
$6,309.00
Or $132.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Yamaha YBB-105SWC Student BBb Tuba - 3/4-size, Silver-plated

Yamaha YBB-105SWC Student BBb Tuba - 3/4-size, Silver-plated

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 14.375" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.661" Bore, Gold Brass Leadpipe, and 3 Upright Nickel-plated Piston Valves - Silver-plated
$6,176.99
Or $1,030.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of St Petersburg Winds 202N Intermediate BBb Tuba - Nickel-plated

St Petersburg Winds 202N Intermediate BBb Tuba - Nickel-plated

4/4-size BBb Tuba with 17.75" Yellow Brass Bell, .830" Bore, and 4 Rotary Valves
$4,395.00
Or $733.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Yamaha YBB-321 BBb Intermediate Tuba - Lacquer
Save $937.50

Yamaha YBB-321 BBb Intermediate Tuba - Lacquer Certified Open Box

4/4-size BBb Tuba with 17.5" Yellow Brass Bell, .728" Bore, and 4 Top-action Pistons - Lacquer
$8,437.49
Or $1,407.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
In Stock
Photo of Conn CBB6124 BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

Conn CBB6124 BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

4/4-size BBb Tuba with 19" Bell, 0.689" Bore, and 4 Front-action Valves - Clear Lacquer
$11,199.00
Or $1,867.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Conn CBB6124 BBb Tuba - Silver-plated

Conn CBB6124 BBb Tuba - Silver-plated

4/4-size BBb Tuba with 19" Upright Bell, 0.689" Bore, Brass Body, and 4 Front-action Pistons - Silver-plated
$12,879.00
Or $2,147.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Adams Brass Custom Series Professional BBb 4/4 Tuba - Silver-plated

Adams Brass Custom Series Professional BBb 4/4 Tuba - Silver-plated

4/4-size BBb Tuba with 17.71" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.748"/0.787"/0.807" Bores, Yellow Brass Leadpipe, 4 Front-action Piston Valves, 5th Rotary Valve, 0.60mm Gauge, and Case - Silver-plated
$18,747.00
Or $3,125.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Adams Brass Custom Series Professional F Tuba - Silver-plated

Adams Brass Custom Series Professional F Tuba - Silver-plated

F Tuba with 16.53" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.709"/0.748"/0.768" Bores, Yellow Brass Leadpipe, 4 Front-action Piston Valves, 5th Rotary Valve, 0.70mm Gauge, and Case - Silver-plated
$16,398.00
Or $2,733.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Adams Brass Custom Series Professional CC 4/4 Tuba - Silver-plated

Adams Brass Custom Series Professional CC 4/4 Tuba - Silver-plated

4/4-size CC Tuba with 17.71" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.748"/0.787"/0.807" Bores, Yellow Brass Leadpipe, 4 Front-action Piston Valves, 5th Rotary Valve, 0.70mm Gauge, and Case - Silver-plated
$18,747.00
Or $3,125.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of Jupiter JTU705S Student Tuba - SIlver Plated

Jupiter JTU705S Student Tuba - SIlver Plated

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 14.4" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.661" Bore, and 3 Stainless Steel Valves - Silver Plated
$7,059.00
Or $148.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Meinl Weston Model 25 BBb Tuba - Next Generation

Meinl Weston Model 25 BBb Tuba - Next Generation

4/4-size BBb Tuba with 0.768" Bore, Yellow Brass Body, 17.7" Yellow Brass Bell, and 4 Rotary Valves - Clear Lacquer
$12,127.00
Or $337.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
Photo of Eastman EBF864S Professional F Tuba - 4/4-size, Silver-plated

Eastman EBF864S Professional F Tuba - 4/4-size, Silver-plated

4/4-size F Tuba with 16.5" Gold Brass Bell, .667"-.820" Bore, and 5 Right-hand Rotary Valves - Silver-plated
$10,112.00
Or $211.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman EBB226 BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

Eastman EBB226 BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 16.37" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.689" Bore, Rose Brass Leadpipe, and 4 Front-mounted Piston Valves - Clear Lacquer
$7,320.80
Or $153.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Eastman EBB562 Professional Tuba - 4/4 Size, Lacquer

Eastman EBB562 Professional Tuba - 4/4 Size, Lacquer

4/4-size BBb Tuba with 17-3/4" Yellow Brass Bell, .748" Bore, and 4 Front-action Rotary Valves - Clear Lacquer
$9,476.00
Or $198.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of XO 1680L Professional CC Tuba - Lacquer

XO 1680L Professional CC Tuba - Lacquer

4/4-size CC Tuba with 0.732" Bore, Yellow Brass Body, 17.4" Bell, and 4 Piston Valves + 1 Rotary Valve - Lacquer
$13,054.00
Or $272.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of XO 1680S Professional CC Tuba - Silver-plated

XO 1680S Professional CC Tuba - Silver-plated

4/4-size CC Tuba with 0.732" Bore, Yellow Brass Body, 17.4" Bell, and 4 Piston Valves + 1 Rotary Valve - Silver-plated
$15,169.00
Or $317.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Jupiter JTU1140S Professional BBb Tuba - Silver-plated

Jupiter JTU1140S Professional BBb Tuba - Silver-plated

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 14.4" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.661" Bore, and 4 Front-action Rotary Valves - Silver-plated
$11,609.00
Or $242.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Jupiter JTU1101MS Quantum MK II Professional Marching Tuba - Silver Plated

Jupiter JTU1101MS Quantum MK II Professional Marching Tuba - Silver Plated

BBb Marching Tuba with 21" Yellow Brass Bell, .689" Bore, 3 Stainless Steel Pistons, and Tuning Slide Adjustment Lever - Silver Plated
$11,284.00
Or $236.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Jupiter JTU730 Student BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTU730 Student BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 15" Yellow Brass Bell, .709" Bore, and 3 Upright Valves with Stainless Steel Pistons - Lacquer
$5,239.00
Or $110.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Jupiter JTU1110S Professional BBb Tuba - Silver-plated

Jupiter JTU1110S Professional BBb Tuba - Silver-plated

4/4-size BBb Tuba with 17.4" Yellow Brass Bell, .732-.788" Bore, and 4 Stainless Steel Front-action Piston Valves - Silver-plated
$12,569.00
Or $262.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Jupiter JTU1140 Professional BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTU1140 Professional BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 14.4" Yellow Brass Bell, 0.661" Bore, and 4 Front-action Rotary Valves - Lacquer
$9,894.00
Or $207.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Jupiter JTU1010S Intermediate BBb Tuba - Silver-plated

Jupiter JTU1010S Intermediate BBb Tuba - Silver-plated

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 15" Yellow Brass Bell, .709" Bore, and 4 Front-action Stainless Steel Piston Valves - Silver-plated
$10,109.00
Or $211.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Jupiter JTU1101M Quantum MK II Professional Marching Tuba - Clear Lacquer

Jupiter JTU1101M Quantum MK II Professional Marching Tuba - Clear Lacquer

BBb Marching Tuba with 21" Yellow Brass Bell, .689" Bore, 3 Stainless Steel Pistons, and Tuning Slide Adjustment Lever - Lacquer
$9,679.00
Or $202.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of Adams MTB2 BBb Marching Tuba - Clear Lacquer

Adams MTB2 BBb Marching Tuba - Clear Lacquer

BBb Marching Tuba with 0.689" Bore, Yellow Brass Body, 21" Yellow Brass Bell, and 3 Stainless Steel Pistons - Clear Lacquer
$8,717.99
Or $182.00/month§ with
48 month financing*
Photo of King 1140W BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

King 1140W BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

4/4-size BBb Tuba with 15" Bell, 0.640" Bore, and 3 Top-action Valves - Clear Lacquer
$7,329.00
Or $1,222.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
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Photo of King 1151 Ultimate Marching BBb Tuba - Silver Plated

King 1151 Ultimate Marching BBb Tuba - Silver Plated

BBb Marching Tuba - Silver Plated
$11,479.00
Or $1,914.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of King 1135W 3/4-size Student BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

King 1135W 3/4-size Student BBb Tuba - Clear Lacquer

3/4-size BBb Tuba with 0.660" Bore, Yellow Brass Body, 14-7/8" Upright Bell, and 3 Front-action Piston Valves - Clear Lacquer
$7,139.00
Or $1,190.00 suggested monthly payment§ with 6 month‡ special financing
Photo of B&S 795 International Professional CC Tuba - Clear Lacquer

B&S 795 International Professional CC Tuba - Clear Lacquer

4/4-size CC Tuba with Yellow Brass Bell, 0.748" Bore, and 4 Piston Valves and 1 Rotary Valve - Clear Lacquer
$8,709.00
Or $242.00/month§ with
36 month financing*
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About Tubas


Few instruments command the low-end richness and power of the tuba. This largest member of the concert brass family is a staple of marches, polkas, rags, and wind ensembles. Its brassy basso is tailor-made for underscoring bass lines while adding liveliness to any combo or orchestra.


Are you shopping for your first tuba or searching for a step-up instrument to elevate your music career? You’ll find entry-level to pro-level tubas right here at Sweetwater.


Shop Tubas by Brand


Experts estimate there are as many tuba preferences as grains of sand on all the world’s seashores. Or is it stars in the sky? In any case, we know that tuba players can be discriminating in their tastes. That’s why Sweetwater is proud to partner with industry leaders like Jupiter, Eastman, King, Yamaha, C. G. Conn, and more to provide a personalized playing experience to all players.


Tuba FAQs


How do I choose the best tuba for me?


The most important factors are connection and comfort: Does your tuba speak to you on an expressive level, and is it comfortable to hold, handle, and play? The next consideration would be key. Speak with your band or orchestra director to determine which tuba key is best for meeting your shared goals. The final determinant would be playing level. Are you just starting out? If so, then a beginner tuba will serve you well until you know your personal taste. On the other hand, is the tuba your major instrument or livelihood? Then you’ll want to invest in the instrument that’ll grow with you and make you look forward to practicing and performing.


What is a tuba’s range?


This excerpt from our “Tuba Buying Guide” offers a look at common tuba keys and their applications:


  • BBb tuba (key of Bb): the largest instrument in the brass family; commonly used in band settings and wind symphonies

  • CC tuba (key of C): preferred for ensemble playing and chamber orchestras (older symphonic compositions are often written for the CC tuba)

  • EEb tuba (key of Eb): a smaller-size tuba that plays in a higher range; often found in military bands and British-style brass bands

  • FF tuba (key of F): typically used to perform chamber works and sometimes referred to as the “solo tuba”; typically equipped with five or six valves


What’s the difference between a tuba and euphonium?


While these two conical bore valved instruments are similar, the tuba’s larger size gives it a deeper range that’s useful for doubling bass guitar and string bass. This added size also makes it heavier to hold and march with. Conversely, the euphonium’s smaller size and mouthpiece make it an attractive choice for younger or smaller-framed players.


Get Started with Your New Tuba!


Are you ready to purchase your first or next tuba? Sweetwater makes it easy. If you don’t know where to begin, then contact our highly knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700. They’ll help you choose the right instrument for you.

If you prefer to shop online, then Sweetwater’s website has tools to narrow down your tuba choices by series, price range, financing, and much more. Select your preferred specs in our convenient product filters and explore your options.


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Why shop Tubas at Sweetwater.com?


With a massive selection of Tubas, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Tubas, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.