Gronitz PCK 6/4 Piston CC Tuba New - $15,000 (Pasadena)

Gronitz PCK 6/4 Piston CC Tuba New 1 thumbnail

408 S Pasadena Ave STE 1

google map

condition: new

make / manufacturer: Gronitz

model name / number: PCK

QR Code Link to This Post

Here we have a brand new large 6/4 size five-valve piston CC tuba called the Kaiser Model. Sold by an authorized dealer, I imported it. The PCK is similar to the Hirsbrunner Grand Orchestra tuba, the Meinl Weston Baer and the Yorkaha tuba. Alan Baer actually won the New York Philharmonic position and several others on the model PCK tuba. The Gronitz PCK has been played by many professionals worldwide. Gronitz tubas are handmade in Bavaria, Germany in a small shop owned by Andreas Klingspor. The tubas are built to order and are hand assembled the old way. This big tuba is also fairly light - 24.9 lbs., being made mostly of sheet brass bows rather than heavier bows made from tubes. You can see the bottom bow seam when looking down into the bell The PCK has a velvety smooth tone, and it's the easiest to play of the large tuba in this style. This design defines the modern orchestral sound. Despite its large size, it's a very versatile instrument and is useful for smaller ensembles as well as large ones. Pistons by Meinlschmidt in Germany.

Includes top loading Supersac gig bag from Gronitz. Mouthpiece sold separately. PT size Euro receiver. This one has a few tarnish spots I didn't wipe off for the photos, it's been stored in its gig bag. Can ship within the US with your prepayment. Cost is about $350.

Available for pickup Mondays or Thursdays by appointment. First $15k in cash or other fee-free payment takes it. Credit cards also accepted, add 3%.

Origin: 100% made in Germany
Builder: Andreas Klingspor
Pistons: Meinlschmidt
Bell: 50cm
Height: 96cm
Bore: 19-20mm
Leadpipe: gold brass
5th rotor: flat whole step
Finish: silver plate
Mouthpiece: not included
Case: Supersac

Who won an audition on a Gronitz PCK tuba?

Fort Worth Symphony - won by Alan Baer in 2003
National Symphony - won by Alan Baer in 2003
New York Philharmonic - won by Alan Baer in 2003
Canton Symphony - won by Tom Lukowicz in 2007
Springfield Symphony - won by Tyler Schwirian in 2012
Montreal Symphony - won by Austin Howle in 2013
Louisville Symphony - won by John DiCesare in 2014

post id: 7966435767

posted: 2026-09-14 12:31

updated: 2026-09-17 13:29

♥ best of ^[?]

reading

writing

saving

searching

refresh the page.