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Case Dimensions for a YBB103 Tuba
Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:44 pm
by sticky_valve
I was hoping someone who owns or has access to this model (Yamaha YBB 103) tuba with an original case would be kind enough to please provide me with the exterior dimesions of the case.
The weight (with the tuba inside) would be helpful also.
I need to know this fo shipping purposes.
Thanks in advance.
Re: Case Dimensions for a YBB103 Tuba
Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 5:34 pm
by Dan Schultz
I have a couple of those 'critters'.
The horn weighs about 15 pounds.
The plastic molded case is 35" long x 22" wide x 16" thick (across the bell end). It weighs about 10 pounds.
The wooden case is about the same size but weighs about 15 pounds.
Both cases are genuine Yamaha. Just different eras.
The weights might be a tad on the 'light' side as I used a plain old bathroom scales.
Re: Case Dimensions for a YBB103 Tuba
Posted: Mon Feb 17, 2014 11:04 pm
by sticky_valve
Thank you Dan.
Much appreciated.

Re: Case Dimensions for a YBB103 Tuba
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 12:54 pm
by tclements
Will the case for a YFB621 fit a ybb103?
Re: Case Dimensions for a YBB103 Tuba
Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 6:44 pm
by David Richoux
tclements wrote:Will the case for a YFB621 fit a ybb103?
Simple answer - yes. I do it all the time, the main horn shape is identical and the valves are close enough similar position to work.
Re: Case Dimensions for a YBB103 Tuba
Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 4:39 pm
by aqualung
The 103 will also fit, with about 1/32" to spare, into the molded plywood case supplied with the 60s-era Getzen "baby" contrabass bugle. Not that that's gonna help a guy in Australia.