The Wessex Luzern BBB 5/4 Rotary Valve Tuba is designed for players who want the breadth and depth of a large orchestral tuba with the smooth response of rotary valves. With its generous 5/4 size and five rotary valves, it delivers a commanding low register, rich harmonic complexity and excellent flexibility across the full range.

Rotary valve tubas are prized for their smooth legato response and characteristic tonal colour, making them a popular choice in orchestral and European brass traditions. The Luzern combines this classic rotary feel with modern design considerations, offering secure intonation, even response and a balanced playing position.

This rotary valve tuba is well suited to professional orchestral work, large ensembles and advanced solo repertoire, where power, nuance and consistency are essential. For players seeking a large-bore rotary tuba with serious performance credentials at a competitive price point, the Luzern is a compelling option.

The ‘Luzern’ has hardened gold brass bell and comes with ‘Wessex Chief’ tuba mouthpiece, molded ABS latched case with wide placed robust wheels. 

Specifications

• Bell: 18″ (450mm)
• Bore: 0.77″ (19.5 mm)
• Height: 35.6″ (904mm)
• Weight: 26 lbs (11.9 kg)
• 5 rotary valves, 5th valve tuned to flat tone

Special Features

1. Nickel inner and outer slide
2. Gold brass bell
3. Nickel leadpipe
4. Specially Hardened bell
5. Solid nickel robust rotor paddles and stainless steel linkage
   
6. Molded ABS latched case with wide placed robust wheels
7. Wyvern engraved valve caps
8. Heavy fixed thumb ring for comfort
9. Nickel bell wreath on premier addition
10. Every tuba individually quality assured at factory and again before shipping
11. Supplied with Wessex Chief mouthpiece

Note: Gig bag for this tuba is B210