Name: John Packer JP379BB Sterling BBb Rotary Tuba
Brand: JP
SKU: 102313
Price: 4347.0 GBP
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John Packer JP379BB Sterling BBb Rotary Tuba

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The JP379BB is a fantastic quality instrument suitable for you as a professional player who is looking for a large bore Contrabass tuba to play in orchestras. The tuba would also fit in well in concert bands and wind bands if the tuba part was for a larger instrument.

The JP379 Sterling BB Tuba represents John Packer Ltd's flagship 4 inline rotary valve BB Tuba
Created in collaboration with Paul Riggett of Sterling Brass, the JP379 represents a fusion of professional level Sterling components and design with the affordability and durability normally associated with the JP brand

Model: JP379BB Sterling, JP379SBB Sterling
Key: BB^b
Bell Size: High Grade Brass 450mm (17.7”)
Valves: 4 Rotary Valves
Bore: Large 19.5mm (0.768”)
Water Keys: 4
Body: High Grade Brass
Finish: Lacquer (JP379BB Sterling), Silver Plate (JP379SBB Sterling)

The JP379BB is supplied with a mouthpiece and comes with a lightweight case. The case includes hard wheels and an ergonomic pull strap and handle and features a large storage pocket for sheet music and small accessories. Internally, there are also several compartments for small accessories.

All JP Instruments are covered by a comprehensive 2 year warranty against manufacturing defects. Please note this does not cover aesthetic or finish faults. For full terms & conditions visit the Warranty Page.

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Honest review of an incredible horn

I've been playing this tuba with a PT-50 mp for about 1.5 years. It's a really great horn.The metal very thick- making it somewhat heavy, The up side to the thick metal is its great tone. It's also really durable. Intonation is good- aside from needing to pull first slide out a lot for Eb and D. That is to be expected, it IS a copy (or upgrade, rather) of a Meinl Weston 25. Valves are smooth as butter as long as they are maintained. Overall just really great. Lots of flexibility to be had- maybe a bit much if you're used to a small tuba where notes slot easily. Just a note.
The case will fall apart fast, so beware of that. The handle will break, the carrying straps will tear off, and the hinges will fall out. Consider the cost of a new case in the next few years when purchasing this tuba.

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John Packer JP379BB Sterling BBb Rotary Tuba

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