I'll bet this larger tuba is VERY LIGHT
Thinwall, rotary (usually lighter than a comparable piston), 4 valve, compact wrap
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Weight of tubas
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Re: Weight of tubas
As far as I know there are no tubas that weigh 10lbs. Even the Rheinsound Tiger plastic tuba weighs out at just over 12lbs (5.5kg).
I tried my best to weigh my tubas today, but with a cheapo scale from Ikea I question the reliability.
For example, my Kanstul 80 came out at about 17 1/2 lbs when it should weigh 20lbs.
My King 1241 or 2341 (1969?) came out to 20lbs on the body, 4 1/2lbs for the upright bell and 6 1/2lbs for the forward bell (an older bell made by the White Co.).
My Alex BBb 4v, (16 1/2" bell) weighed out at 20lbs, (but it could be more).
So there you go. Good luck.
Pat
I tried my best to weigh my tubas today, but with a cheapo scale from Ikea I question the reliability.
For example, my Kanstul 80 came out at about 17 1/2 lbs when it should weigh 20lbs.
My King 1241 or 2341 (1969?) came out to 20lbs on the body, 4 1/2lbs for the upright bell and 6 1/2lbs for the forward bell (an older bell made by the White Co.).
My Alex BBb 4v, (16 1/2" bell) weighed out at 20lbs, (but it could be more).
So there you go. Good luck.
Pat