{"product_id":"eastman-ebf863s-professional-4-piston-4-4-f-tuba-in-silver-plate","title":"Eastman EBF863S Professional 4-Piston 4\/4 F Tuba in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EBF863S F Tuba Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman EBF863S is a professional 4\/4 F tuba designed for players who need a clear, centered F-tuba voice with modern valve ergonomics and a practical performance package. It combines four front-action pistons with a fifth rotary valve for expanded fingering options and improved low-register facility. A 16.5 inch yellow brass bell with silver plate finish supports a traditional brass response while offering straightforward care and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EBF863S F Tuba Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 4\/4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .750 inch to .787 inch, 19 mm to 20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValves: 4 front-action pistons plus 5th rotary valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 16.5 inch, 420 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Material: Yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: ABS case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece; Ultra-Pure Maintenance Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Eastman EBF863S is a lightly used instrument in wonderful condition. It has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by our brass technicians to confirm proper valve action, slide function, and overall response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the EBF863S F Tuba Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman EBF863S F tuba is a professional 4\/4-size F tuba built for advanced students, conservatory players, and working tubists who need a dedicated F instrument for solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire. Its F-tuba design emphasizes clarity, agility, and a centered tone, while the front-action piston layout offers familiar right-hand valve access with stable playing ergonomics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is distinguished by its .750 inch to .787 inch bore range, 16.5 inch yellow brass bell, silver plate finish, and 5th rotary valve. The added fifth valve gives players more alternate fingering options and improved facility in lower-register passages, making it a practical choice for demanding F tuba literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the Eastman EBF863S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Eastman EBF863S a professional-level F tuba?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Eastman EBF863S is specified as a professional 4\/4 F tuba with four front-action pistons and a fifth rotary valve, a configuration commonly chosen by serious players for technical versatility and extended range demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 5th rotary valve add compared with a 4-valve F tuba?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5th rotary valve provides additional alternate fingerings that can improve intonation options and make low-register passages more manageable, especially in solo, chamber, and orchestral F tuba repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included with the Eastman EBF863S?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman EBF863S includes an ABS case, mouthpiece, and Ultra-Pure Maintenance Kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/EastmanLogo\/EastmanLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"text-align: center; display: block; margin-left: auto; 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":53431357931885,"sku":"EBF863S-NU","price":9999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7101280.jpg?v=1781132709","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/eastman-ebf863s-professional-4-piston-4-4-f-tuba-in-silver-plate","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}