Detail 01
Top-action stainless steel piston valves
The valve layout is designed for natural hand positioning, and the stainless steel pistons are described as quick and consistent.
Product detailSKU #1500000462850
JupiterJTU705 3/4-Size BBb Tuba Lacquer
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Jupiter’s JTU705 is a lacquered 3/4-size BBb tuba designed around manageable handling for newer players. Its yellow brass body and 14.4-inch upright, one-piece yellow brass bell are described as giving it a clear, focused sound with projection. Top-action stainless steel pistons provide the valve action, with the compact format aimed at developing breath control and playing precision. A mouthpiece is included, along with an ABS molded case on wheels for moving the instrument between home, school, and rehearsal spaces.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Newer tuba players developing breath control and articulation on a compact 3/4-size BBb instrument.
- Getting the tuba between home, school, and rehearsal using the included wheeled ABS case.
- Practice and ensemble passages that benefit from top-action stainless steel piston valves.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a tuba in a tuning other than BBb.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
14.4-inch upright one-piece yellow brass bell
The bell is part of the instrument’s stated clear, focused projection.
Detail 03
3/4 size
The compact format is presented for easier handling by newer players.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A mouthpiece is included.
- 02The tuba includes an ABS molded case with wheels.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What key is the JTU705?
It is a BBb tuba.
02Does it come with a case?
Yes. An ABS molded case with wheels is included.
03What valves does it use?
It has top-action stainless steel piston valves.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Yellow brass
- Bell material
- Yellow brass
- Body material
- Yellow brass
15 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Options
- Lacquer or silver plate
- Valve position
- Top action
- Size
- 3/4
- Valves
- Stainless steel piston
- Material
- ABS molded
- Korena Special
- false
- Included accessory
- Mouthpiece
- Tuning
- BBb
- Tier
- new
- Features
- Includes wheels
- Source Id
- site51500000462850
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Bell
- 14.4" upright
- Bore
- 0.661"
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