The low range of a three-valve tuba never sounds as good as the low range of a. The second and fourth combination should a/ways replace the first, second,. The bass tuba in F is pitched a fifth above the BB ♭ tuba and a fourth above the CC tuba, so it needs additional tubing length beyond that provided by four valves to play securely down to a low F as required in much tuba music. The fifth valve is commonly tuned to a flat whole step, so that when used with the fourth valve, it gives an in-tune.
In-person consultation rates start at $100 per session, not including mouthpiece and other fees.One Piece Models Trumpet / Cornet / Flugelhorn$345.00French Horn$345.00Trombone$375.00Tuba$400.00Two Piece ModelsFor custom work pricing, there are two variations of two-piece construction as shown below:This is the screw-rim and cup-shank design. Shown here for a French Horn, the same construction would apply for the other instruments.Screw-RimCup-ShankTrumpet / Cornet / Flugelhorn$175.00$225.00French Horn$175.00$225.00Trombone$225.00$250.00Tuba$250.00$275.00This is the traditional Warburton Two-Piece design.