Tuba Details
Type: Standard Bb
Body Material: Gold Brass
Surface Material: Gold Lacquered
Tone: Bb
Weight: 12.13 Pounds
Weight with Bag: 23.9 Pounds
Mouthpiece: Yes
Gloves: Yes
Fiber Cloth: Yes
Oil: Yes
Case: Yes
Brand Details
Battling Blades specializes in metals. As a result, all of our instruments are made with extremely high-quality materials. We pride ourselves on our metal quality and only use the highest quality brass and steel for our instruments. We believe this quality and design produces best sound possible in its class.
About Our Instruments
We have several versions of each instrument:
Beginner: This is the entry level to our brand. These instruments are designed to allow the user to produce an initial sound.
Intermediate: These instruments are more fine-tuned than standard instruments but are amazing all-around tuba. These instruments have some specialized features, but still encompass a broad range of genres.
Professional: Our highest level and quality instruments. These are the best instruments available in the marketplace. These instruments function as all-around tuba unless otherwise noted.
About Tubas
The tuba is the lowest-pitched brass musical instrument. As with all brass instruments, the sound is produced by lip vibrations. The tuba first appeared in the mid-19th century, marking its entry as one of the newest instruments in modern orchestras and concert bands. The tuba replaced the ophicleide. Orchestras usually have a single tuba, though an additional tuba may be requested. It is the bass of the orchestral brass section, and it reinforces the bass voices of the strings and woodwinds. It is the principal bass instrument in concert, brass, and military bands. Those ensembles generally have two to four tubas. It is also a solo instrument. Tubas are used in marching bands, drum and bugle corps and in many jazz bands. In British style brass bands, two E♭ and two B♭ tubas are used and are referred to as basses.A person who plays the tuba is called a tubaist, a tubist, or simply a tuba player. In a British brass or military band, they are known as bass players.
Shipping times refer to carrier transit time after an item ships. They do not include production time, custom work, engraving, etching, or other preparation time before shipment.
In-stock items typically ship within 1 to 4 business days, though this can occasionally take longer during high-volume periods or for items requiring extra handling. Engraving or etching on in-stock items may add 1 to 3 business days before shipment.
Custom, engraved, altered, made-to-order, backordered, and specialty items (including armor and chess sets) may require additional production time before they ship. Fully custom items typically take 4 to 8 weeks, but complex requests may take longer depending on the design, materials, approvals, and production requirements.
Once an item ships, delivery time depends on the shipping method, carrier, and destination. If you need an item by a specific date, contact us before ordering so we can confirm whether the timeline is realistic.
In-stock items with no customizations can be returned free within 30 days, as long as they show no signs of use. Returns are handled through our return center.
Items that have any customization (such as engraving or etching) or that show signs of use cannot be returned. Custom and made-to-order items are produced specifically for your order and are not eligible for return.
If your item arrives damaged, incorrect, or defective, contact us with your order number and photos so we can review the issue.