An Intermediate Tuba with Professional Capabilities
As an advancing tuba player, it’s imperative that your instrument suits you at every stage of your musical progression. Tuba size, material, and mechanisms substantially impact a player’s ability to perform upper-level repertoire. To tackle these new challenges, you need a horn that’ll support both your immediate needs and the unknowns. That’s where the St. Petersburg 202N intermediate BBb tuba comes into play. With a 4/4-size brass body, a 17.75-inch upright bell, and four rotary valves for clean low register work, the 202N has everything you’ll need to succeed, and then some. It’s also highly responsive due to its unique build, which is slightly smaller than traditional U.S.-made BBb tubas, making it a popular choice for all students.
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Step up and into new horizons
Transitioning from your beginner horn to the 202N is not just comfortable — it’s also enjoyable! You’ll appreciate how the additional valve unlocks new possibilities, such as hassle-free access to accurate intonation in the low register. And despite having a 17.75-inch brass bell and a large .830-inch bore, the 202N is slightly undersized compared to many full-size tubas on the market. As a result, the 202N delivers excellent playability that’ll help you anchor the ensemble without testing your stamina.
Four-valve rotary system for seamless note-to-note transitions
The 202N’s rotary valve system helps you achieve a more lyrical sound with precise movement and seamless transitions between notes. Given the alternate fingering options made available by a 4th valve, players can expect spot-on intonation across their range, as well as simplified transitions between notes. Meanwhile, the 202N’s large .830-inch bore works in tandem with the horn’s rotary valves to give you maximum playability without sacrificing tonal quality.
St. Petersburg Winds: for the love of the tuba
St. Petersburg Winds represents a centuries-old tradition of Eurasian devotion to not only classical music but the craft of classical instruments. Today, St. Petersburg Winds is the only wind instrument manufacturer in the former Soviet Union. With a small team of knowledgeable craftsmen, the company maintains a single factory in Ukraine dedicated solely to producing premium tubas that blend traditional design elements and modern technology. At Sweetwater, we admire St. Petersburg Winds’ enduring loyalty to the craft and are proud to recommend their outstanding instruments to a range of players.
St. Petersburg Winds 202N Intermediate BBb Tuba Features:
- BBb tuba for intermediate-level players
- Yellow brass body provides a balanced feel and effortless response
- .830-inch large bore accommodates advanced players with greater stamina
- 17.75-inch upright bell sends your sound upward and outward to fill the venue
- Nickel-plated finish offers a durable and cost-effective alternative to silver plating
- 4 rotary valves facilitate smooth, consistent action and improved tone in the low register
