Tuba Tuesday: Holton, Model 99, BB flat tuba, 4 piston, 1966
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2022 11:19 pm
This Tuba Tuesday the Museum features a Holton, Model 99, BB flat tuba, 4 piston, 1966.
“ELKHORN WIS. / USA” on bell.
This is the tuba that went on to be called the 345. It is still highly sought after by professional tubists for its broad, orchestra-filling sound.
Bell is 19 7/8″, bore is .750″ & height of 37 3/4″
https://simonettitubacollection.com/ins ... -4-piston/
“ELKHORN WIS. / USA” on bell.
This is the tuba that went on to be called the 345. It is still highly sought after by professional tubists for its broad, orchestra-filling sound.
Bell is 19 7/8″, bore is .750″ & height of 37 3/4″
https://simonettitubacollection.com/ins ... -4-piston/