{"product_id":"eastman-ebb825vg-professional-5-4-bbb-tuba-in-lacquered-gold-brass","title":"Eastman EBB825VG Professional 5\/4 BBb Tuba in Lacquered Gold Brass","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EBB825VG Tuba Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman EBB825VG is a professional 5\/4 BBb rotary tuba designed for musicians seeking a large-format instrument with a unified five-valve right-hand layout. Its gold-brass construction, substantial proportions, and professional position within Eastman's tuba line make it a thoughtful choice for players who value a broad tonal concept and the familiar response of a rotary BBb instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EBB825VG Tuba Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: BBb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 5\/4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: .748 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Diameter: 18.75 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve Configuration: Five right-hand rotary valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Material: Gold brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Clear lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Eastman molded hard case with wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Laskey 30H mouthpiece, Ultra-Pure valve oil, Ultra-Pure tuning slide lube, and polishing cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lightly used tuba is in excellent playing order. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The polished gold-brass exterior and contrasting trim present in excellent cosmetic condition, and the rotary valve assembly, linkage, slides, braces, water keys, and exterior fittings are complete. The molded Eastman case is also well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the EBB825VG Tuba Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EBB825VG is intended for professional players, advanced students, educators, and serious ensemble musicians who want a large BBb tuba for concert band, wind ensemble, brass ensemble, and orchestral applications. Its 5\/4 format favors breadth and tonal weight over the more compact feel of a smaller BBb tuba, while the five right-hand rotors provide additional low-register fingering options within a consistent rotary layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Eastman EBB825VG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the EBB825VG differ from the EBB825G?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EBB825VG uses five right-hand rotary valves, while the related EBB825G uses four. The fifth valve provides additional alternate fingerings and greater flexibility when managing low-register intonation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does gold-brass construction contribute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold brass contains more copper than conventional yellow brass and is commonly associated with a warmer, broader tonal color. The final response and sound will also reflect the player's air, mouthpiece choice, and ensemble setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should an advanced player evaluate when trying this model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers should consider response at soft dynamics, clarity of articulation, low-register security, slotting through the middle register, and the ergonomics of the five-valve right-hand layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/EastmanLogo\/EastmanLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"text-align: center; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/EastmanLogo\/EastmanLogo1.jpg\" alt=\"Eastman Logo\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized Eastman dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastman Music Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53817082249581,"sku":"EBB825VG-NU","price":6799.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7134718.jpg?v=1787787635","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/eastman-ebb825vg-professional-5-4-bbb-tuba-in-lacquered-gold-brass","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}