Re: Meinl-Weston 25 v. "Handy" model


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Posted by Klaus on May 12, 2001 at 15:01:07:

In Reply to: Meinl-Weston 25 v. "Handy" model posted by Emily Fogg on May 12, 2001 at 14:26:31:

Not being the one to give advises in this matter, as I do not play rotary tubas, I can not avoid citing a For sale announcement received on one of the trombone lists. If it is not the real thing for you, then it still could be a very relevant offer for some school music programme. None the least in comparisson with St. Pete offerings.

>From: Joestanko(AT)aol.com
>

> 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.
>
> Digital photos can be sent if interested.
>
> Joe Stanko


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