The Falcon 4/4 F tuba features a 420 mm (16.54") gold brass bell, designed for agile response and balanced projection in orchestral and solo repertoire. Equipped with a hybrid valve system of 4 pistons plus 1 rotor, US mouthpiece receiver and nickel silver slides for enhanced durability and precise response.
The ZO Falcon TU8000 is trusted by professional performers, university musicians, educators, and advanced students seeking a world-class F tuba with exceptional value.
Professional symphony orchestras
University performance majors
Wind ensembles
Brass bands
Large concert bands
Tuba soloists wanting a large orchestral sound
| Feature |
ZTU-2000 3/4 Size |
ZTU-2500 |
ZTU-4500 |
ZTU-5000 |
ZTU-6000 |
ZTU-C7000 |
ZTU-F6000 |
Little Thunderbird |
Thunderbird |
Falcon |
Little Dragon 800L |
| 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 |
Features
- Model: TU8000
- Key: F
- Finish: Brass Lacquer or Silver
- Valves: 5 (4 piston, 1 rotary valve)
- Bell diameter: 16.54"
- Bore: Valves 1-5 = .757 - .797, Valve 5 - .827
- Includes hard shell case w/wheels & mouthpiece