Is the YBB-105WC good for a beginner?

Yes. Its 3/4 size and light weight suit younger players, and the easy response helps beginners produce a sound quickly. It is a common first tuba for school programs.

How does it compare with a 4/4 tuba?

It is smaller, lighter and easier to hold, but a 4/4 tuba gives more low-end depth and volume. The YBB-105 suits students; a 4/4 suits advancing players who need more sound.

Does it have four valves?

No. It has three top-action pistons, so the low register is more limited than on 4-valve tubas. That is typical for a 3/4 student instrument.

What comes in the box?

The tuba ships with a case and a Yamaha #67 mouthpiece. You do not need to buy either separately to start playing.

It is a BBb tuba, the standard key for school band and most beginning players. Music written for BBb tuba reads directly.

Will the finish hold up in a school band?

The clear epoxy lacquer and gold-brass leadpipe are designed to resist corrosion and wear. Regular cleaning and case storage keep it in good shape.

Where is the Yamaha YBB-105WC Standard Series BBb Tuba cheapest?

At Easy Music Center, for $4,731.99, 16% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Yamaha YBB-105WC Standard Series BBb Tuba?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings.

Where can I buy the Yamaha YBB-105WC Standard Series BBb Tuba?

12 stores we checked sell it, including Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Easy Music Center, Reverb, AAA Band Instrument Rentals.

Yamaha YBB-105WC Standard Series BBb Tuba

Best price now

$4,731.99at Easy Music CenterChecked Nov 10

16% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 13 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

Owners and band directors describe the YBB-105 as a dependable, easy-blowing student tuba that holds up to school use. Most praise its light weight and smooth valves; some note it runs out of depth as players advance.

What people mention

WeightPraisedPlayers say it is noticeably lighter than full-size tubas and easier to hold through long rehearsals.
ValvesPraisedOwners report the hand-lapped pistons stay smooth and airtight with routine maintenance.
SoundMixedReviewers call the tone full for a 3/4 horn but say it lacks the depth of larger tubas.
BuildPraisedThe epoxy lacquer and gold-brass leadpipe are noted for holding up against corrosion and school wear.
Low registerCriticisedSome players say the three-valve setup limits low notes as students advance.

About the Yamaha YBB-105WC Standard Series BBb Tuba

The Yamaha YBB-105WC is a 3/4-size BBb tuba from the Standard Series. It is lighter than more advanced models, which makes it easier to hold and play. It produces a full sound with easy response.

The body and bell are yellow brass, and the leadpipe is gold brass. The pistons and tuning slides are hand-lapped for smooth, airtight action. A clear epoxy lacquer finish and the gold-brass leadpipe protect against corrosion.

The tuba has three top-action pistons. It comes with a case and a #67 mouthpiece.

Key

BBb

Size

3/4

Bore

0.661"

Bell diameter

14 3/8"

Pistons

3 top-action

Body and bell