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Designed by Chuck Nickles, the Wessex 'California' (TF556H) is a grand 6/4 American-style front-piston F tuba built for players who want a massive, orchestral sound paired with point-and-shoot ergonomics.
Entirely hand-hammered from sheet brass in our specialized workshop, this lightweight 16.5 lb (7.5 kg) horn offers a remarkably open blow and immediate acoustic feedback across all registers.
The 'California' features a wide, progressive bore scaling up to a 0.83-inch fifth valve, ensuring that its low register plays with the depth of a CC tuba while preserving the vocal clarity of an F horn.
For players searching specifically for a wessex f tuba or an American-style front piston f tuba, this model delivers exceptional projection for brass quintet, solo, or symphonic work.
If you need a versatile, professional f tuba that slots effortlessly, the 'California' is engineered to meet your highest performance expectations.
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For your peace of mind
Unlike most leading brands, Wessex Tubas offers a 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects on all our instruments, and in the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied with your purchase, we offer a full refund and return within 2 weeks.
You can return any item bought from Wessex Tubas within 14 days of receiving it for a full refund, minus shipping costs. However, please contact us before returning your item so we can provide you with return labels and a collection booking with our dedicated courier to ensure the safe return of your item/s. When returning the item, it must be in its original packaging and in ’as received’ condition. Please note that shipping charges apply to refund upon return of your item and any damage will also result in reduced refund.
