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Perfect for the Budding Tubaist





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Getting a new tuba for your classroom? You can’t go wrong with a King 1135W. Pitched in BBb, this 3/4-sized student model has everything Sweetwater tubaists look for in a first instrument. First and foremost, the compact 3/4-size body makes it easier for players with shorter arms to control the instrument. The 1135W has a repositioned leadpipe with a 0.660-inch bore that better serves younger players and facilitates proper playing posture, which pays dividends down the line. On top of that, this student is loaded with three front-action piston valves with nickel plating. Nickel-plated valves offer impressive durability and stand up to the punishment that students tend to dole out to their school’s equipment. The King 1135W 3/4-size Student BBb Tuba ships with a wheeled case for easy transportation to and from the recital hall.





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Starts a student on the right foot





The educators at Sweetwater Academy of Music & Technology know just how important it is to ingrain the proper playing habits in a student. And the sooner they develop those habits, the sooner they can advance to the next stage of their musical journey. The King 1135W tuba is built to help a student with those very same habits. The repositioned leadpipe is more comfortable to play and adequately positions the air column. The large bore and yellow brass body deliver a robust tone that’s second to none. You want your students to reach their full potential, so start them off on the right foot with a King 1135W 3/4-size Student BBb Tuba.





Made to go the distance





Students can be hard on their instruments. That’s just a fact, and King knows it too. That’s why they built the 1135W to handle anything that your students can throw at it. Pupils who don’t oil their valves enough will have a hard time damaging the durable nickel-plated valves. The leadpipe is robust enough to withstand light bumps and bruises, just like the rest of the sturdy yellow brass body. The King 1135W comes clothed in a clear lacquer finish that adds a subtle warmth to the sound. The other benefit of a lacquer finish is that it protects the tuba from corrosion and makes upkeep easy. If you need a high-quality student-level tuba for your band room, the sheer longevity of the King 1135W makes it a must-have. Order yours from Sweetwater today!





King: crafting world-class instruments for more than a century





With more than a century of world-class instrument building under its belt, King has been the brand of choice for scores of renowned artists, including Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker, Tommy Dorsey, Ziggy Elman, and Harry James. Crafted in Eastlake, Ohio, the 1135W supplies you with a level of performance and playability that befits King's storied, 100-plus-year history. Sweetwater is excited to be a part of such a celebrated legacy.





King 1135W 3/4 Size Student BBb Tuba Features:


Ideal first tuba for students


Compact 3/4 size pairs perfectly with younger players


Relocated leadpipe accommodates beginners


14-7/8-inch yellow brass bell serves up robust projection


Front-action valves promote comfort and proper playing posture


Nickel-plated pistons showcase impressive durability


Comes with a heavy-duty wheeled case and King 2 mouthpiece