ZO F Travel Tuba ZTU-F850

A compact F travel tuba designed for practice and easy transport

The ZO ZTU-F850 F Travel Tuba is designed for tuba players who need an instrument that is easier to transport than a conventional full-size tuba. Its compact format makes it particularly useful for practice, travel, lessons and situations where carrying a larger instrument is impractical.

It is pitched in F and features five rotary valves, providing a complete and flexible setup for working across the instrument’s register. This makes the ZTU-F850 practical for serious practice and repertoire work despite its reduced dimensions.

The 310 mm bell helps maintain useful sound projection within a compact format. Its progressive 19 to 20 mm bore provides generous airflow for a travel tuba and helps avoid an excessively restricted playing feel.

The brass construction and lacquered finish retain the traditional appearance of a tuba, while the 6.75 kg weight makes transportation significantly easier. This is particularly useful for players who travel regularly or want a second, more manageable instrument for practice away from home.

The ZTU-F850 is supplied with a mouthpiece and gig bag, creating a practical package for carrying and protecting the instrument. It is an especially useful choice for F tuba players who want to maintain their practice routine while travelling or need a compact instrument for specific situations.

Features

• Key: F
• 5 rotary valves
• 310 mm bell
• Progressive bore from 19 to 20 mm
• Brass construction
• Lacquered finish
• Weight: 6.75 kg
• Mouthpiece included
• Gig bag included

Benefits of the ZO ZTU-F850 Travel Tuba

Its main advantage is the combination of five rotary valves with a much more compact body than a conventional F tuba. This allows players to practise and work on repertoire with a complete valve setup without carrying a large instrument.

The 19–20 mm bore provides a relatively open response for this type of instrument, while the 310 mm bell helps maintain useful tonal presence despite the compact dimensions.

At only 6.75 kg, it is particularly practical for travel, frequent transport, lessons and practice sessions where portability is a priority.

Buy the ZO ZTU-F850 F Travel Tuba for practice and travel

The ZO ZTU-F850 is an attractive option for F tuba players looking for a compact, lightweight instrument equipped with five rotary valves.

A mouthpiece and gig bag are included, making it a complete and practical solution for travelling or practising away from home.