
BBb 6/4 Front-Piston Tuba "Grand" - TB692 P
The Grand 6/4 BBb is in the tradition of the great American tubas of the past with an unrivalled rich broad tone to put a solid foundation under any band or orchestra. It has been modernised to improve response and give almost perfect intonation.
- Bore, valves 1-3: 0.75” (19mm)
- Bore 4th valve: 0.77” (19.5mm)
- Bell: 20” (508mm)
- Height: 37” (94cm)
- Weight: 29lb 12oz (13.5kg)
Special Features
- Designed by Chuck Nickles - formerly of US Army Band, Europe
- Made from 0.9mm 70/30 high-grade brass and with hardened bell
- All nickel slides
- Stainless Steel valves which are vented for smooth legato playing
- Gold Brass Bell (84/16) on lacquered tuba
- Wyvern Engraved valve buttons
- Supplied in latched hard case
- Supplied with Wessex CHUCK custom mouthpiece
- Every Tuba individually Quality checked and approved by Chuck Nickles before accepted at factory
NOTE: The correct gig bag for this tuba is the B800
The Grand 6/4 BBb is in the tradition of the great American tubas of the past with an unrivalled rich broad tone to put a solid foundation under any band or orchestra. It has been modernised to improve response and give almost perfect intonation.
- Bore, valves 1-3: 0.75” (19mm)
- Bore 4th valve: 0.77” (19.5mm)
- Bell: 20” (508mm)
- Height: 37” (94cm)
- Weight: 29lb 12oz (13.5kg)
Special Features
- Designed by Chuck Nickles - formerly of US Army Band, Europe
- Made from 0.9mm 70/30 high-grade brass and with hardened bell
- All nickel slides
- Stainless Steel valves which are vented for smooth legato playing
- Gold Brass Bell (84/16) on lacquered tuba
- Wyvern Engraved valve buttons
- Supplied in latched hard case
- Supplied with Wessex CHUCK custom mouthpiece
- Every Tuba individually Quality checked and approved by Chuck Nickles before accepted at factory
NOTE: The correct gig bag for this tuba is the B800
Description
The Grand 6/4 BBb is in the tradition of the great American tubas of the past with an unrivalled rich broad tone to put a solid foundation under any band or orchestra. It has been modernised to improve response and give almost perfect intonation.
- Bore, valves 1-3: 0.75” (19mm)
- Bore 4th valve: 0.77” (19.5mm)
- Bell: 20” (508mm)
- Height: 37” (94cm)
- Weight: 29lb 12oz (13.5kg)
Special Features
- Designed by Chuck Nickles - formerly of US Army Band, Europe
- Made from 0.9mm 70/30 high-grade brass and with hardened bell
- All nickel slides
- Stainless Steel valves which are vented for smooth legato playing
- Gold Brass Bell (84/16) on lacquered tuba
- Wyvern Engraved valve buttons
- Supplied in latched hard case
- Supplied with Wessex CHUCK custom mouthpiece
- Every Tuba individually Quality checked and approved by Chuck Nickles before accepted at factory
NOTE: The correct gig bag for this tuba is the B800





















