Eastman Model EBF865 Professional F Tuba SN Y2500833

Eastman EBF865 F Tuba Overview

The Eastman EBF865 F Tuba is a brand new, professional-level F tuba built for precise response, clear articulation, and centered tone in solo, chamber, and orchestral settings. Its compact 4/4 wrap pairs a graduated bore with a 16.5 inch hand-spun yellow brass bell to support focused projection across the full range, while a 5-valve rotary system (including a thumb valve) provides flexible, modern fingering options for advanced repertoire. Includes a Laskey 28K US mouthpiece. This mouthpiece was designed in collaboration with Chuck Kerrigan for the Eastman 800-series F/Eb tubas to provide an optimal balance of articulation and tone. 

Eastman EBF865 F Tuba Specifications

• Key: F
• Size: 4/4
• Valve section: 5 rotary valves (4 right-hand + 1 thumb operated)
• Bore size: 0.748 inch (19mm) to 0.827 inch (21mm) graduated bore
• Bell diameter: 16.5 inch (420mm)
• Body and bell material: Yellow brass with hand-spun bell
• Finish: Clear lacquer
• Hardware features: Precision linkage rotary valves, nickel silver tuning slides, ergonomic valve paddles
• Case: Deluxe wheeled case
• Accessories: Laskey 28K Mouthpiece, valve oil, cleaning cloth

Condition & Setup

Condition: Open box, like new. This instrument has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by our brass technicians to confirm proper valve action, slide fit, and overall performance before shipment.

Who the EBF865 F Tuba Is For

The Eastman EBF865 is a 4/4 F tuba designed for advanced players and working professionals who need an agile instrument with clear tonal definition and reliable intonation. It is well suited to solo literature and chamber music where quick response and clean articulation matter, while still providing the breadth and core needed to blend in orchestral low-brass textures.

What distinguishes the EBF865 within the F tuba category is its compact, efficient wrap combined with a 5-rotary-valve layout (including a thumb valve) and a graduated bore, supporting secure slotting and consistent sound from the low register through high solo passages.

Common Questions About The Eastman EBF865

Is the Eastman EBF865 suitable for professional orchestra or chamber work?

Yes. The EBF865 is a professional-level F tuba designed for the clarity, responsiveness, and focused projection commonly required in solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire.

How are the five rotary valves configured on the EBF865?

The EBF865 has 5 rotary valves: 4 are operated with the right hand and the 5th valve is thumb operated, providing additional fingering options and improved facility in extended range passages.

What case and accessories are included with the EBF865?

It includes a deluxe wheeled case for transport and an Eastman standard mouthpiece.

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