Posted by Joe on May 12, 2001 at 11:15:31:
For sale: Meinl-Weston model 18 Bb tuba. 4 rotary valves, compact design (called the Handy model by Meinl-Weston). The complete specs and photo are available on the MW web site - www.meinl-weston.com - go to Bb tubas.
General specs:
3/4 compact size "Handy"
4 rotary valves
Bore: .748in
Bell diameter: 15.75in
Height: 35.4in
Weight: 9,5kg
The valves use very high quality Miniball linkages, and the leadpipe takes a standard tuba mouthpiece.
This is a great doubler's tuba; excellent pitch, full clear sound, and easy to manage size.
I purchased it new last spring, and as I've been on the road a lot is hasn't been used very much - on the Broadway show Annie Get Your Gun, and with Jack Gale in a brass quintet.
I'm selling it as I recently purchased a 5 valve Bb and one tuba is enough!
Included is a new Altieri bag.
Price: $2600 plus shipping. I can deliver it in the New York City area, and until June the Boston area.
Please email off list; digital photos can be sent if interested.
Thanks!
Joe