{"product_id":"eastman-ebf862-professional-f-tuba-in-clear-lacquer","title":"Eastman EBF862 Professional F Tuba in Clear Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EBF862 F Tuba Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman EBF862 is a professional F tuba built for players who need a responsive bass-tuba voice in a practical 4\/4 format. Its front-action piston layout and clear lacquer finish place it in a familiar professional configuration for advanced tuba players, while the F pitch makes it especially relevant for solo literature, chamber playing, orchestral high-tuba work, and serious studio use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EBF862 F Tuba Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: .748\" - .787\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Diameter: 17\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Material: Yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValves: 4 front-action pistons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Clear lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Deluxe hard case with wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece, valve oil, tuning slide lube, 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 new Eastman EBF862 is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The clear lacquer is bright and glossy, with minor handling and polishing hairlines visible on some reflective surfaces. The instrument includes its deluxe wheeled hard case, mouthpiece, valve oil, tuning slide lube, and polishing cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the EBF862 F Tuba Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EBF862 is intended for advancing and professional tuba players who want an F tuba for repertoire that benefits from clarity, facility, and a more compact bass-tuba color than a large contrabass tuba provides. It is well suited to solo work, chamber ensembles, orchestral passages, and serious study where secure response, efficient valve access, and a focused F-tuba concept are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Eastman EBF862\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the EBF862 fit within Eastman's professional tuba lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe EBF862 is a professional 4\/4 F tuba with four front-action pistons. It occupies a practical position for players who want an F tuba with piston-valve feel and a direct, manageable layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy would a player choose an F tuba instead of a contrabass tuba?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF tubas are commonly chosen for solo literature, chamber music, and orchestral passages that benefit from a clearer bass-tuba color and agile response. They complement rather than replace BBb and CC contrabass tubas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the four-piston design offer players?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA four-piston F tuba gives the player a straightforward front-action valve layout with familiar right-hand ergonomics. Players who prefer piston response often find this configuration comfortable for technical work.\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":53766474596717,"sku":"EBF862","price":9730.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Eastman-EBF862-Professional-F-Tuba-in-Clear-Lacquer.jpg?v=1787220552","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/eastman-ebf862-professional-f-tuba-in-clear-lacquer","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}