MiraphoneHagen 496 Series 4-Valve 5/4 BBb Tuba Yellow Brass Lacquer
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around the classic German BBb sound, the Hagen 496 is a 5/4 BBb tuba with four front-mounted rotary valves and a yellow brass lacquer finish. Its design is intended to keep intonation balanced and response even from low to high register. That makes it suited to the sustained ensemble work of symphony orchestra, wind band, and other large groups, where players need a consistent instrument across a broad range of parts.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Symphony orchestra parts that call for a classic German BBb tuba sound.
- Wind band and other large-ensemble playing across the instrument’s full register.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01A case is not included; plan separately for transport and storage.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What key is the Hagen 496?
It is a BBb tuba.
02How many valves does it have?
It has four rotary valves in a front valve configuration.
03Is a case included?
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
- Yellow
- 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
