MiraphoneHagen 496 Series 4-Valve 5/4 BBb Tuba Gold Brass Lacquer
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The gold brass lacquer Hagen 496 is a 5/4 BBb tuba designed around a classic German BBb voice. Four front-mounted rotary valves anchor the layout, while the instrument is described as maintaining balanced intonation and reliable response throughout its registers. It belongs in symphony orchestra, wind band, and similarly large ensembles, giving a player one BBb tuba format for broad ensemble assignments rather than a narrowly specialized role.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Symphony orchestra work requiring a 5/4 BBb tuba with a German sound concept.
- Wind band and larger ensemble literature spanning multiple registers.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case is not included; arrange a separate solution for carrying and storage.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the finish on this version?
This version has a gold brass lacquer finish.
02What valve system does it use?
It has four rotary valves positioned at the front.
03Does it include a case?
No, a case is not included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Key
- BBb
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gold
- Bell Material
- Gold brass
- Body Finish
- Lacquer, Silver plate
- Finish
- Lacquer, Silver plate
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Not included
7 detailsOther
- Number of Valves
- 4
- Mouthpiece
- TU43
- Bell
- 17.7 inch
- Bore
- .835 inch
- Size
- 5/4
- Valve Position
- Front
- Valve Type
- Rotary
