{"product_id":"eastman-model-ebf863s-professional-4-piston-4-4-f-tuba","title":"Eastman Model EBF863S Professional 4-Piston 4\/4 F Tuba","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEastman EBF863S F Tuba Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman EBF863S is a new-model, professional 4\/4 F tuba built for players who need a clear, centered F-tuba voice with modern valve ergonomics and a practical, travel-ready package. It pairs four front-action pistons with a fifth rotary valve for extended facility across registers, and it is finished in silver plate over a 16.5 inch yellow brass bell for a traditional brass sound and straightforward 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\u003eBrand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This instrument 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 designed for advanced students, conservatory players, and working tubists who need a dedicated F instrument for solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire. Its F-tuba profile supports clarity and agility, while the 4-piston front-action layout provides familiar left-hand support and right-hand valve access for many players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat distinguishes this model in its category is the combination of a modern .750 inch to .787 inch bore range with a 16.5 inch yellow brass bell and a 5th rotary valve for alternate fingerings and improved facility in the low register. \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 EBF863S is specified as a professional 4\/4 F tuba with a 4-piston front-action valve set plus a 5th rotary valve, a configuration commonly chosen by serious players for versatility and technical demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the 5th rotary valve add compared to a 4-valve F tuba?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5th valve provides additional alternate fingerings that can improve intonation options and extend facility in lower-range passages, which is especially useful on F tuba in orchestral and solo literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included with the EBF863S?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt includes a mouthpiece, an Ultra-Pure Maintenance Kit, and an ABS case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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":53211272446317,"sku":"EBF863S","price":11080.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/Eastman-Model-EBF863S-Professional-4-Piston-44-F-Tuba.jpg?v=1775816515","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/eastman-model-ebf863s-professional-4-piston-4-4-f-tuba","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}