JP277 EEb Tuba – 4 Valve

Description

The JP277 EEb 4 valve tuba marks JP’s mid range fully compensating contribution to its varied range of tubas. The JP277 is very attractive for those players looking for a cost effective but capable instrument featuring a fully compensating system. Incorporating all the features normally found in more expensive models, the JP277 EEb 4 valve tuba sports that all important 19″ bell for a greater sound projection.

Having been described as “a staggering tuba for the money” (Ewan Easton, The Halle) and as having a “neat design” (Wildfred Driscoll), the JP277 EEb tuba has been very well received into the industry garnering high praise.

The JP277 EEb tuba is supplied in a lightweight and good quality wheeled case featuring YKK zips throughout and a spacious side storage pocket for sheets music and accessories. A JP611 entry level mouthpiece also comes as standard.

Manufactured to a high quality standard as is expected with all JP Instruments, The JP277 EEb Tuba is guaranteed for 12 months against faulty manufacturing or materials.

Specification

• Key: EEb
• Bell: 19″ (483mm) Yellow Brass Bell
• Valves: 4 Piston valves
• Waterkeys: 3
• Finishes: Lacquer or Silver Plate
• Additional features: Compensating system, Bell ring
• Supplied with: JP611 Mouthpiece, Lightweight case, Ultra-Pure maintenance kit

Ewan Easton – Tuba – Halle Orchestra
“The finish is excellent throughout the range and there is a very well planned and executed progression in quality and responsiveness from entry to professional level.” Grenville Moore from John Packer Ltd met up with Ewan Easton from the Halle to review the John Packer range of tubas. “This is a staggering tuba for the money. It has a good valve action, if a little noisy, with a lovely balance between weight and responsiveness. The full orchestral range is easily available on this instrument and the timbre throughout all ranges matches very well.” Ewan tried the new model and has praised the new right hand position, the quieter valve action and an even better finish; “This tuba will see any player to grade VIII. I would have loved to have one as a student.”