The Jupiter JTU1020 Eb tuba is the ideal instrument to carry you through your music grades. By using state of the art technology Jupiter has been able to produce a yellow brass body that holds accurate tuning in all registers. To help you take your playing to the next level the Jupiter JTU1020 features a rose brass leadpipe. Say goodbye to using valve oil every time you use your instrument. The stainless steel pistons are remarkably smooth and fast – perfect for the advancing tuba player. To ensure your new tuba can be serviced easily the valve section and leadpipe can be removed saving you money in the future. Included with the Jupiter tuba is a hard case and mouthpiece so you can start practising straight away. Perfect for advancing players This Jupiter JTU1020 tuba is designed to provide you with a reliable instrument capable of taking you through your musical career. The stainless steel pistons provide a smooth fast action to help improve your agility and playability. Unlike other tubas at this price the leadpipe on the JTU1020 Eb tuba is made from rose brass. Rose brass is popular among orchestral players for its ability to achieve much darker sounds than yellow brass can. This is because rose brass contains a higher amount of copper than yellow. To ensure your tuba lasts as long as possible you should get it serviced at least once every two years. This can be incredibly expensive and time-consuming as it can involve resoldering joints. Unlike other tubas the Jupiter JTU1020 has a removable valve block and leadpipe which would make servicing and maintenance a lot cheaper than normal. These key attributes are enough to motivate and inspire you to want to perfect your skills and musicianship. Included accessories Jupiters hard shell case offers a protective lightweight design that is easy to carry. Whether youre going to rehearsal gigs or concerts this case will protect your tuba from scratches and knocks. The hard shell case will keep your instrument looking feeling and sounding like new for longer. Also included is a mouthpiece so you can start playing straight away. About Jupiter Jupiters goal is to ensure every musician is happy with their Jupiter instrument. Even their student instruments offer outstanding quality specially designed to assist you to progress as fast as possible. By working closely with teachers and professional musicians Jupiter continues to find ways to improve their designs to ensure everyone can be comfortable with a Jupiter instrument. Jupiter pride themselves on recently being ISO 9001 certified. Their promise to the planet has led them only to use environmentally-friendly ways of disposing of water. All Jupiter wind instruments are even built using lead-free solder! Unlike some other companies Jupiter has a huge range of spare parts in stock. If anything unfortunate were ever to happen to your precious instrument then you can rest in the knowledge that they can help you out in no time. Specifications Key Of: Eb Finish: Clear Lacquer Bore Size: .689 (17.60mm) Bell Size: 15 (381mm) Bell Material: Yellow Brass Valves: Stainless Steel 3 + 1 Waterkeys: 1 Included Accessories: Hard Shell Case and Mouthpiece