Bombardino Bb Octavia Wessex ER700HP 4 + 1 silver cylinders

The Silver Wessex ER700HP Bombardino is an exceptional instrument within the modern bombardino universe. Designed as an authentic B-flat tenor tuba with cylinders, it offers a deep, expansive, and highly present sound ideal for demanding symphonic contexts.

Its sonic character is inspired by the Central European orchestral tradition, with a rich harmonic tone that is stable and has enveloping projection, allowing it to assertively integrate in both band and orchestra settings.

Silver Wessex ER700HP Bombardino Features

• • Tuning: B-flat
• • System: 5 rotary cylinders
• • Fifth cylinder: half or whole tone interval
• • Bore Size: 15.5 mm
• • Bell: 300 mm
• • Weight: 4.16 kg
• • Construction: entirely handmade
• • Material: hand-hammered German brass
• • Mouthpiece: Wessex 4Y included
• • Finish: Silver-plated

The 5 rotary cylinders configuration provides very solid tuning and great technical flexibility, especially useful in chromatic passages and in the lower register. The fifth cylinder significantly expands fingering possibilities, enabling precise and comfortable playing.

The silver-plated finish offers a slightly more direct and defined response, with increased clarity in attack and highly effective projection in large spaces. Combined with the handcrafted German brass construction, the result is a lightweight, vibrant, and extremely resonant instrument.

The Wessex ER700HP Silver Bombardino is a particularly interesting choice for musicians seeking an alternative to the traditional bombardino, with an identity closer to the symphonic tenor tuba and a powerful sound presence without sacrificing control.

A Unique Proposition within Wessex

The Silver Wessex ER700HP is designed for performers looking for a different instrument with its own personality, great tuning stability, and a heroic, expansive sound perfectly suited for symphonic repertoire, bands, and large-scale music.