The TC695 ‘Chicago York’ CC 6/4 Front Piston Tuba is as near as we can get to a replica of the most famous tuba in the world, the great York 6/4 CC Tuba as played by Gene Pokorny in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
The orchestral tuba is the sound of the modern symphony orchestral tuba to many people.
Much copied in the past, but affordable to most tuba players, the new Wessex TC695 ‘Chicago York’ CC Tuba makes this popular tuba available at a more reasonable price for professionals, students and amateurs alike - with no compromises to the quality or tone.
Designed with an innovative new leadpipe for improved response and presented complete with Wyvern engraved valve buttons, the fully handcrafted ‘Chicago-York’ is as beautiful to look at as it is to play and to hear; exceptionally lightweight for its size at just 10.5kg, or 23 lb.
Available in a range of finishes including brushed silver, the bell on this magnificent CC 6/4 Front-Piston Tuba has been delicately hand-hammered by skilled craftsmen; improving, not only the response, but overall intonation; a unique and popular tuba for sale.
“I have played the instrument a very great deal both in the orchestra and with professional colleagues… My impressions of the instrument… are all extremely favourable.
“I don't think in my 40 years as a professional musician that I have played better valves than those of the Wessex instrument, they are fast, clean, tight and very easily maintained. They are just great
“The instruments have a very good and very stable intonation, the sound using the correct mouthpiece is wonderfully warm and the low register is very easy, which is, surprisingly, not always the case with these instruments.
“So... the Wessex Chicago York gets my wholehearted recommendation, and then to factor in the price, it is simply unbeatable!!”
NOTE: The correct gig bag for this tuba is the B800
Place item in cart to check final price. The cart will not be processed until you reach the payment page. If you are ordering from the UK or US any relevant Taxes will be included & shown in the cart. For other destinations you will receive notice from the courier on import for any taxes and duties due to your local customs authorities.
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.
