YBB-321 is an excellent choice for those who demand a high quality BBb tuba sound, yet must consider their budget. It features a strong warm tone, and is easy to play, with accurate intonation.
Features
Hand-lapped pistons
Hand-lapping is a time-consuming finishing process which results in superior valve fit for noiseless, responsive action and easy tone changes.
Features
Hand-lapped pistons
Hand-lapping is a time-consuming finishing process which results in superior valve fit for noiseless, responsive action and easy tone changes.
Hand-lapped slides
Hand-lapping achieves the perfect balance between airtightness and smooth action.
Intonation
The excellent intonation of the YBB-321 helps to foster a feel for correct pitch in beginning players.
Response
The responsiveness of the YBB-321 assists beginning players in learning the phrasing of the tuba.
Available features
The YBB-321 tuba is available with a silver-plated finish and a BBC-32 case.
Accessories
| YAC BBC-32 | Tuba case |
|---|---|
| YAC BB67C4 | Tuba mouthpiece; all-around model for beginners and experts on Bb tuba |
| YAC RVO | Superior valve oil |
| YAC BB64 | Tuba mouthpiece; designed for the beginning student, it is easy to play and very flexible |
| YAC BB65 | Tuba mouthpiece; supports dark, full sound for orchestral playing |
| YAC BB66 | Tuba mouthpiece; especially large cup for dark and vibrant sound in orchestral playing |
| YAC BB66B | Tuba mouthpiece; good for Eb and F tubas, with shallower cup than 66 for responsiveness and flexibility in all registers |
| YAC BB66D4 | Tuba mouthpiece; deep cup and large throat for dark sound in orchestral playing |
| YAC BB67 | Tuba mouthpiece; medium-sized cup for responsive, versatile playing in all registers |
| YAC BB67B4 | Tuba mouthpiece; shallow cup to ease articulation and higher register playing, as on F tuba |
| YAC BB68B | Tuba mouthpiece; small cup volume to large rim diameter augments clarity with large tubas (Bb and C) and tonal fullness with small tubas (F tuba) |
| YAC BOBOSOLO | Tuba mouthpiece; gold-plated rim through backbore; quick response and bright sound, designed for solo playing |
| YAC BOBOSYM | Tuba mouthpiece; gold-plated rim through backbore; solid design with heavier sound, good for symphonic playing |
| YAC 1351 | Vinyl mouthpiece pouch with zipper closure; fits all low brass mouthpieces |
| BGA51 | BG Products hard mouthpiece case; tuba |
| YAC 0900P | Premium valve oil |
| YAC 1011P | Slide grease |
| YAC 1530 | Tuba harness |
| YAC 1510G | Tuba/baritone lyre; gold lacquer |
| YAC 1510N | Tuba/baritone lyre; nickel-plated |
| YAC 1060 | Lacquer polish |
| YAC 1078P | Vinyl coated flexible cleaning rod; large |
| YAC 1083P | Nylon valve casing brush |
| YAC 1084P | Brass mouthpiece brush |
| YAC 1099P | Untreated polishing cloth; large |
| YAC 1100 | Chamois-like polishing cloth |
| YAC 1666P | Valve casing cleaning rod |
| YAC 1039 | Maintenance kit; piston valve instruments |
| YAC BBC-32 | Plastic tuba case; fits YBB-201/321/201M |
| YAC 1370 | Tuba gig bag; black cordura nylon; 2 hand holds; shoulder strap; fully padded; fits YBB-201/321 |
| SB19C | Tuba Silent Brass system |
| PM-1 | Silent Brass mute only with cable |
Technology
Audio & Video
History
| Model | YBB-321 |
|---|---|
| Years | 1969- |
| Key | B/Bb |
| Bore | .730" |
| Bell Size | 17-1/2" |
| Current Model | Current |
Specs
Specifications
| Level | Intermediate Tuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Key of | BBb | |
| Size | 4/4 | |
| Bore | 0.728" | |
| Bell Diameter | 17 1/2" upright bell | |
| Leadpipe Material | Gold Brass | |
| Body/Bell Material: | Yellow Brass | |
| Finish | Clear epoxy lacquer; Silver (YBB-321S) | |
| Mouthpiece | 67 | |
| Pistons/ Valves | Pistons/Valves | |
| Case | BBC-32 | |
| Options | Without Case (YBB-321); With Case (YBB-321WC) | |



