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If you’ve been hunting for a solid 4/4-size tuba but have avoided Germanic horns due to their large bore design, don’t rule out the Eastman EBB562 professional tuba just yet! This fabulous tuba provides the same open sound and powerful projection with a smaller bore. As a result, the EBB562 projects warm and centered tones that serve as an anchor in any arrangement, all without putting your stamina to the test. Still, it supplies extra weight in the low end as any rotary valve tuba does. You also won’t have to worry about any quirky intonation issues since the low brass engineers at Eastman designed the EBB562 to play in tune with itself across all registers. Whether you’re playing in a community band, orchestra, or small ensemble, the EBB562 has what you need to succeed.





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Four reliable front-action rotary valves





The EBB562’s 4-valve rotary system ? or “Germanic” system ? gives players greater control over their instrument. With alternate fingering options, players can expect spot-on intonation across their range. Additionally, each valve is positioned for easy transitions between notes. This reliable Germanic system also comes in handy for big, lyrical solos and fast passages when players don’t have time to make embouchure adjustments. The best part? The EBB562’s moderately-sized 0.748-inch bore works in tandem with the horn’s rotary valves to give you maximum playability without sacrificing sound quality.





Round, resonant yellow brass bell





Made from high-quality yellow brass, the Eastman EBB562s bell produces a stunning, full-bodied tone well suited for all acoustical settings. Yellow brass is known for producing a well-balanced tone with equal parts bright treble and warm bass. The EBB562’s yellow brass bell stands upright and flares out to an impressive 17.75-inch diameter for excellent projection at any dynamic. Altogether, these features equate to a luxurious sound with playability that can’t be beaten.





Eastman: crafting fine instruments since 1992





Accomplished flutist Qian Ni founded Eastman in 1992 after graduating from the Boston University School of Music. Similar to Sweetwater, Eastman started as a one-man operation, with Ni selling instruments out of the back of his car. Today, Eastman is a global maker of musical instruments, but they’ve never lost sight of their humble beginnings. Players ? both students and professionals alike ? searching for an instrument with outstanding sound, comfortable playability, and traditional craftsmanship will find exactly what they’re looking for from Eastman.





Eastman EBB562 Professional Tuba Features:


4/4-size BBb tuba for experienced players


0.748-inch bore provides a more free-blowing feel than other rotary valve tubas


17-3/4-inch yellow brass, upright bell fosters a round sound and muscular projection


4 front-action rotary valves offer alternative fingerings and reliable action


Clear lacquer finish protects against harmful scratches and supplies tonal warmth


Comes complete with a deluxe wheeled case