The ZO ZTU-5000 is a professional-quality 5/4 BBb tuba designed for advanced high school students, college performance majors, community bands, wind ensembles, and professional musicians. It is one of ZO's flagship BBb piston tubas and is based on a respected German-style orchestral design.
The ZO ZTU-5000 is a full-size professional BBb tuba engineered to deliver the rich, commanding sound expected in today's concert bands, wind ensembles, and orchestras. Featuring four front-action stainless steel pistons, a large 5/4 body, an expansive 18.9-inch bell, and nickel silver slide construction, the ZTU-5000 offers exceptional projection, outstanding intonation, and effortless response. Whether performing advanced solo literature or providing the foundation of a large ensemble, the ZTU-5000 combines professional performance with outstanding value, making it an excellent choice for serious musicians and educational institutions alike.
| Feature | ZTU-2000 3/4 Size | ZTU-2500 3/4 Size | ZTU-4500 | ZTU-5000 | ZTU-6000 | ZTU-C7000 | ZTU-F6000 | Little Thunderbird | Thunderbird | Falcon | Little Dragon 800L |
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| Target Player | Beginning Students | Beginning Students | Advancing Students | High School / College | High School / College | College / Advanced Players | College / Advanced Players | Young Students | Students / Ensembles | Advanced / Professional Players | Students / Travel Musicians |
| Key | Bb | Bb | Bb | Bb | Bb | Bb | F | Bb | Bb | Bb | Bb |
| Valves | 3 Pistons | 3 Pistons | 4 Pistons | 4 Pistons | 4 Pistons | 4 Compensating | 4 Pistons | 3 Pistons | 4 Pistons | 4 Pistons | 4 Pistons |
| Bell Diameter | 14" | 15" | 16" | 16-1/2" | 17" | 18" | 17" | 12-1/2" | 15" | 17" | 15-3/4" |
| Bore Size | .661" | .689" | .689" | .689" | .689" | .748" | .689" | .531" | .661" | .689" | .669" |
| Body Material | Brass | Brass | Brass | Brass | Brass | Brass | Brass | Brass | Brass | Brass | Brass |
| Finish | Lacquer | Lacquer | Lacquer | Lacquer | Lacquer | Lacquer | Mirror Silver | Mirror Silver | Mirror Silver | Lacquer | Lacquer |
| Water Keys | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Includes | Mouthpiece & Case | Mouthpiece & Case | Mouthpiece & Case | Mouthpiece & Case | Mouthpiece & Case | Mouthpiece & Case | Mouthpiece & Case | Mouthpiece & Case | Mouthpiece & Case | Mouthpiece & Case | Mouthpiece & Case |
- 5/4 Size
- Key: BBb
- Color: Silver Plate
- Body: Brass
- Valves: 4 Front Position Piston Stainless Steel .
- Finger Buttons: Extra Large 1.25" diameter
- Slide: Nickel Silver (inner & outer)
- Bell: 18.9"
- Bore: .757-.797 (.867) 5th Valve
- Case & Mouthpiece: Included
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Additional Info
| Key | Bb |
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| Condition | New |
| SKU | TU-ZO-ZTU5000S |
| Literature | ZO_Brass_Tubas_Brochure |
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ARMSTRONG SILVER PLATE (PLATEAU) FLUTE - 104
Regular Price: $1,499.00
Special Price $999.00
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