Lacquer or Silver?

Lacquer or Silver?

It’s a question I get asked a surprising amount, and something you’re no doubt wondering yourself at this precise moment; when purchasing your brass instrument, what’s better - lacquer or...

Handy hints and tips for rotary valve maintenance

Handy hints and tips for rotary valve maintenance

Rotary valves; an integral part of almost all Trombones, French Horns, and Tubas, without proper maintenance they can cause no end of issues with the your brass instrument - prone...

Why is my Horn playing flat?

Why is my Horn playing flat?

Playing a brass instrument is incredibly rewarding, and brings with it a wealth of benefits. However, it isn’t always easy and can sometimes throw up issues that seem inexplicable. A...

Which Tuba should I buy for my child?

Which Tuba should I buy for my child?

If your child has shown a real interest in music, you may wish to support them in pursuing and developing that passion by encouraging them to start learning an instrument...

How long will my instrument last?

How long will my instrument last?

Since the dawn of time, mankind has adored music; listening to it, playing it, and immersing ourselves within in. Music is undeniably important to every single one of us, and so...

Christmas Greetings from Wessex Tubas 2014

Christmas Greetings from Wessex Tubas 2014

A very Merry Christmas from Jonathan, Mei, Andy and Chip at Wessex Tubas!

Improved Tuba Cases

Improved Tuba Cases

At Wessex Tubas we are forever trying to improve our products, and one area I have been wanting to make better is the cases in which the tubas are supplied.

Dvorak New World Symphony Tuba part arranged by Robert Ryker

Dvorak New World Symphony Tuba part arranged by Robert Ryker

A piece that normally only has a few notes for tuba is Dvorak New World Symphony. The reasons for this have been debated by tuba players ever since.

Spare Parts for Wessex Instruments!

Spare Parts for Wessex Instruments!

Only a few of the common spare parts for Wessex are listed on this website. However virtually any part is obtainable.  If we do not have in stock, then we...

Rotary Valve Maintenance

Rotary Valve Maintenance

Rotary valves if properly looked after are very reliable and give years of trouble free service. This leaflet gives guidelines to maintaining rotary valves in good condition.  Very little maintenance...