Gronitz PF125 Piston F Tuba in Polished Brass

The Gronitz PF125 is a large piston F tuba made by Andreas Klingspor in Bavaria, Germany.  This in-stock model is polished brass, without lacquer.  Unlacquered finish feels more resonant than lacquer, and is less expensive than silver plate.  Several years ago I had an unlaquered model here that had been repaired, and it was outstanding.  This was built to replicate that, and it satisfies.  Equipped with Martin Wilk MAW pistons, the ease of playing this new Gronitz is captivating. The PF125 large 4 piston, 1 rotary valve F tuba is designed in the modern style of the newer piston instruments. With a broad, velvety smooth tone and an even response throughout its range, this tuba is a useful horn for nearly anything.  The low range rivals that of much larger instruments, and the low C is perfect with a full tone.  With its even response between open and heavily valved notes, you will be free of the sort of quirks that can plague most rotary F tubas. There are no notes that fail to resonat