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Holton TU331BB Harvey Phillips BBb Tubas 4 Valves Standard +

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TU331BB:Holton Harvey Phillips BBb Tuba TU331BB 4 Valves Standard TU331BB Discontinued

CATEGORY:Band & Orchestra|Brass Instruments|Tuba |

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Sound Quality 10rankbar
Features 10rankbar
Ease of Use 10rankbar
Value 10rankbar
Reliability 10rankbar
Overall Rating 10rankbar
The Harvey Phillips model Holton is the best tuba I've ever played. The bell has incredible acoustics that make the horn project like crazy. It is very easy to control, so going from ppp to fff feels simple and secure. The clear focus of tone from the bore size matched with the amazing bell gives it the ideal combination of articulate clarity and full volume. I like the BBb since I play trombone and euphonium as well, but the CC is just as great as the BBb. Its compact size is perfect. The Phillips tuba works for me in any ensemble it is really versatile, and it records very well, too. The response and pitch is even throughout the range. I prefer to tune it with the 4th valve pulled out a lot and using it only for low Eb and down. The tuning works better for me with 1st 3rd, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd combinations. Don't be fooled by the bore size and all that 3 4, 4 4 , 5 4, 6 4 stuff this is a full size tuba with a big sound! As one of the most sought after tubists ever for orchestral, chamber, solo, and commercial music, Harvey Phillips knew what he was doing when he designed this instrument. He's done it all, and his unmatched experience has produced a tuba that works well in every playing situation. This is a fantastic horn. I always get compliments playing the Phillips tuba!

-Norlan Bewley
-Dayton, Ohio, 07/03/06

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