{"product_id":"john-packer-jp179b-bb-piston-tuba","title":"John Packer JP179B Bb Piston Tuba","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis tuba is a fantastic compact instrument with 4 front facing valves perfect for wind bands, orchestras and concert bands alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a common instrument in the UK, with a forward facing action being more widely used in America and on the Continent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe JP179B is also a wonderful tuba for more experienced players looking for a lightweight instrument for marching bands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"data-view-small-hide card-benefits\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront action valves, meaning the tuba will fit in and blend well with the trombone section of any band\/ensemble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight, compact design for comfort. Despite its smaller form factor it still performs well in line with other much more expensive (and larger) models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFourth valve slightly lower to allow for the smaller little finger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThumb ring for comfort when holding the instrument both sat down and marching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarriage rings for marching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose Brass leadpipe for a more focused and warm tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: JP179B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: B\u003csup\u003eb\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Size: Yellow Brass 370mm (14 1\/2\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValves: Piston Stainless Steel 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: Large 17.5-18.5mm (0.689-0.728\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterkey: Lever 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Yellow Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouthpiece: JP611\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadpipe: Rose Brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"John Packer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55715788292472,"sku":null,"price":2175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0390\/6987\/6268\/files\/102725_fullsmall.png?v=1793029301","url":"https:\/\/www.bandsupplies.co.uk\/products\/john-packer-jp179b-bb-piston-tuba","provider":"Band Supplies UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}