- Is the Eastman EBB562 a good first professional tuba?
- Yes, if you are moving up from a student horn. Its 4/4 size and front-action rotary valves suit players who want a compact professional instrument, though piston players may need time to adjust.
- How does it compare with a 5/4 tuba?
- It is smaller and lighter, with quicker response and easier carrying. A 5/4 horn gives more low-end power and volume, but the EBB562 is easier to handle in long rehearsals and on the move.
- Does it come with a case and mouthpiece?
- Yes. It ships with a deluxe wheeled case and a silver-plated Laskey 30G US mouthpiece.
- What key is it in?
- It is a BBb tuba, the standard key for most band and orchestral tuba parts.
- Are the valves rotary or piston?
- They are four front-action rotary valves made of nickel-silver, which give a fast, quiet action but need regular maintenance.
- Who is it best for?
- College and conservatory players, orchestral and wind band tubists, and players who want a lighter professional 4/4 horn for gigging.
- Where is the Eastman EBB562 Professional Series 4-Valve BBb Tuba cheapest?
- At Popplers Music, for $8,437.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Eastman EBB562 Professional Series 4-Valve BBb Tuba?
- 11 stores we checked sell it, including Alto Music, Popplers Music, O'Malley Musical Instruments, Reverb, eBay.