YCB-861
Custom C Rotary Tuba, 4/4 size
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| Hand-lapped rotary valves |
Hand-lapping is a time-consuming finishing process which results in superior valve fit for noiseless, responsive action and easy tone changes. |
| Hand-lapped slides |
Hand-lapping achieves the perfect balance between airtightness and smooth action. |
| Nickel-silver spatula keys |
Carefully positioned nickel-silver spatula keys are strong and are capable of comfortable, fast fingering. |
| Ball joints for rotary valves |
The Yamaha-developed ball joints for the rotary valve levers are durable, yet achieve silent operation and light action. |
| Leadpipe |
The long leadpipe contributes to a beautiful, dark, smooth tone which blends well with other instruments. |
| Tuning slide positioning |
The careful positioning of the tuning slides makes it easier to adjust the slides while playing. |
| Steel wire bell rim reinforcement |
The reinforcement of the bell rim improves the strength and response of the YCB-861. |
| Large, handmade bell |
Impeccable intonation plus outstanding tone and response are a result of the handmade bell. |
| Fourth valve slide wrap |
Uniform response throughout the tuba is assisted by the open wrap fourth valve slide. |
| Specifications | |
| Level | Custom Tuba |
| Key | C |
| Size | 4/4 |
| Bore | .815" |
| Bell Diameter | 17 3/4" upright yellow brass |
| Leadpipe material | Nickel silver |
| Body/Bell material | Yellow brass |
| Finish | Clear epoxy lacquer |
| Mouthpiece | 67C4 |
| Pistons/Valves | 5 rotary valves |
| Case | BBC-81 |
| Features/Options | N/A |
| Valves | Five rotary valves achieve smooth valve action. |
| Nickel-silver leadpipe | Nickel-silver is extremely resistant to wear and corrosion, and when used in a leadpipe, it ensures long-term precision. In addition, it also provides a rich, concentrated tonal core. |
| Clear epoxy lacquer | Microscopic, electrically-charged particles of lacquer are attracted to and deposited evenly on the surface of the instrument carrying the opposite charge. This produces an exceptionally thin, uniform coating that can be oven-hardened for maximum durability without compromising the instrument's sound. Clear epoxy lacquer provides easy maintenance and scratch and corrosion resistance. |
| Included: | |
| YAC BB67C4 | Tuba mouthpiece; all-around model for beginners and experts on Bb tuba |
| YAC BBC-81 | Plastic tuba case; fits YCB-861 |
| YAC 1012P | Premium rotor oil |
| Optional: | |
| YAC BB64 | Tuba mouthpiece; designed for the beginning student, it is easy to play and very flexible |
| YAC BB65 | Tuba mouthpiece; supports dark, full sound for orchestral playing |
| YAC BB66 | Tuba mouthpiece; especially large cup for dark and vibrant sound in orchestral playing |
| YAC BB66B | Tuba mouthpiece; good for Eb and F tubas, with shallower cup than 66 for responsiveness and flexibility in all registers |
| YAC BB66D4 | Tuba mouthpiece; deep cup and large throat for dark sound in orchestral playing |
| YAC BB67 | Tuba mouthpiece; medium-sized cup for responsive, versatile playing in all registers |
| YAC BB67B4 | Tuba mouthpiece; shallow cup to ease articulation and higher register playing, as on F tuba |
| YAC BB68B | Tuba mouthpiece; small cup volume to large rim diameter augments clarity with large tubas (Bb and C) and tonal fullness with small tubas (F tuba) |
| YAC BOBOSOLO | Tuba mouthpiece; gold-plated rim through backbore; quick response and bright sound, designed for solo playing |
| YAC BOBOSYM | Tuba mouthpiece; gold-plated rim through backbore; solid design with heavier sound, good for symphonic playing |
| YAC 1351 | Vinyl mouthpiece pouch with zipper closure; fits all low brass mouthpieces |
| BGA51 | BG Products hard mouthpiece case; tuba |
| YAC 0900P | Premium valve oil |
| YAC 1011P | Slide grease |
| YAC 1530 | Tuba harness |
| YAC 1510G | Tuba/baritone lyre; gold lacquer |
| YAC 1510N | Tuba/baritone lyre; nickel-plated |
| YAC 1060 | Lacquer polish |
| YAC 1078P | Vinyl-coated flexible cleaning rod; large |
| YAC 1083P | Nylon valve casing brush |
| YAC 1084P | Brass mouthpiece brush |
| YAC 1099P | Untreated polishing cloth; large |
| YAC 1100 | Chamois-like polishing cloth |
| YAC 1666P | Valve casing cleaning rod |
| YAC 1040 | Maintenance kit; rotary valve instruments |
| YAC 1000P | Valve oil |
| YAC 1002P | Rotor oil |
| YAC 1013P | Rotor spindle oil |
| YAC 1014P | Lever oil |
| SB19C | Tuba Silent Brass system |
| PM-1 | Silent Brass mute only with cable |
| Model: | YCB-861 |
| Years: | 1993- |
| Key: | C |
| Bore: | .815" |
| Bell Size: | 17.7" |
| Current Model: | Current |
