SPECIFICATIONS

• Polished brass gold lacquered brass body
• Gold lacquered brass lead pipe
• Gold lacquered caps and slides
• 661"/16.5mm bore
• 14.41"/366mm diameter bell
• Stainless steel pistons
• Responsive top spring valve action
• Lyre box
• Alloy water keys
• Bass tuning slides
• Silver plated brass mouthpiece
• Wheeled ABS Case, plush lined, with latched fasteners for easy and secure
• transportation
• Accessories: Cleaning cloth, gloves

Geneva Academy GMF-TU111 Bb Tuba Outfit with Wheeled Case & Accessories - For Beginners, Education Pathways & Leisure Musicians

A stable and supportive Bb tuba with 16.5mm bore and 366mm bell, designed to give developing low brass players a secure foundation tone and confident low register response.

Gold lacquered brass construction, stainless steel pistons, top spring valve action, lyre box and wheeled ABS case make this a practical tuba outfit for bands and education services.

With routine care, Geneva’s owner maintenance programme and annual in-house servicing, the Tuba is designed to provide durable and dependable performance over many years.

Ideal for schools, bands and developing low brass players who need a reliable foundation instrument with manageable transport and strong long-term value.

Supplied with wheeled plush-lined ABS case, silver plated mouthpiece, cleaning cloth and gloves, reflecting the long established performance standards of Geneva Instruments.

The Geneva Academy GMF-TU111 Bb Tuba has been developed to provide the secure foundation tone required in school, band and ensemble settings. Its gold lacquered brass body, 16.5mm bore and 366mm bell help deliver stability, depth and dependable low register response for developing players. Stainless steel pistons, responsive top spring valve action, brass tuning slides and alloy water keys support consistent performance, while the wheeled plush-lined ABS case makes transport more practical for education services and bands. Developed through collaboration between Geneva specialists, external designers and licensed manufacturing facilities, the Academy Tuba offers an accessible entry into low brass performance while maintaining Geneva’s free-blowing character. It supports the Geneva musician’s pathway from Academy into Heritage for advancing, intermediate and professional musicians and Cardinal for dedicated professional performance. With proper maintenance and annual Geneva servicing, it is designed for many years of reliable use.

PRE-PLAYING PREPARATION
• Check all valves/slides move freely.
• Apply valve oil as required and ensure tuning slides are correctly seated.
• Empty any excess moisture before playing.
• Inspect mouthpiece fit and case contents.

POST-PLAYING MAINTENANCE
• Empty water keys and remove moisture from the instrument.
• Wipe exterior lacquered surfaces with a soft cloth.
• Remove mouthpiece and clean with warm water when required.
• Store securely in the supplied case.

MONTHLY GENEVA CLEANING REGIME
• Clean mouthpiece thoroughly using a mouthpiece brush.
• Wipe and re-lubricate valves and tuning slides.
• Check screws, valve caps and water keys.
• Inspect for dents, alignment issues or air leaks.
• Follow Geneva's owner maintenance programme and arrange annual Geneva workshop servicing.