Yamaha YCB-623 Professional Series 5-Valve 4/4 CC Tuba Silver plated Yellow Brass Bell

Description

The Yamaha professional tuba lineup is growing with the brand-new addition of the YCB-623 Series CC tubas. Designed with input from world-class tubists, like the legendary Jim Self, these York-style, front action piston tubas were tested for years in orchestra halls, iconic Hollywood studios, and university band rooms. The YCB-623 series offers a powerful core of sound across all registers, beautiful resonance, rock-solid intonation, and renowned Yamaha action to create an energetic and reliable foundation for their ensemble.

Features

• York-style front-action piston design
• Floating leadpipe for improved bell resonance
• Multi-Shank mouthpiece receiver to fit American and European shank mouthpieces
• Secondary main tuning slide for greater tuning control and adjustment while playing
• Vented valve pistons for easier tuning slide adjustment while playing
• Larger contoured metal valve buttons for ease of play
• New BB69D2 designed mouthpiece

Specs

• Key: CC
• Size: 4/4
• Bell Material: Yellow brass
• Bell: One-piece
• Bell Diameter: 7"
• Valves: 4 front action pistons and 5th thumb rotor
• Valve Slides: Yellow brass outer and chrome plated nickel silver inner
• Bore: .748” valves 1-4; .768" valve 5
• Finish: Clear lacquer or silver-plate
• Mouthpiece: Yamaha BB69D42
• Case: Yamaha BBC-623