SOLD! MW 46 F Tuba (4+2)
Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2016 8:35 pm
This horn is sold. Thanks to everyone that expressed interest.
Greetings!
It has come time for me to sell my F.
TL;DR version: Lacquer MW 46 F (4+2) for sale w/ gig bag included for $3,500
General Information
Brand: Meinl-Weston (Melton)
Model: 46-L
Size: 6/4*
Finish: Yellow Brass Lacquer
Valves: 6 rotary; 4+2 configuration**
Bore: 18.5mm/.728", 4th valve bore: 19.5mm/.768"
Bell: 38cm/15"
Height: 99cm/39"
* The size for this horn is "officially" listed as 6/4 on the Meinl-Weston website. As we all know, you sometimes have to take size indications with a grain of salt. I would classify this horn more as a large 4/4 or small 5/4 size F.
** The order of the 5th and 6th valves is flat half-step on top (left index finger) with the flat whole step on bottom (left middle finger). Some contemporary 6-valve models have a swapped order of the 5th and 6th valves.
Horn-Specific Information
Manufacture Date: Mid-80s is what I can recall from the previous owner.
Previous Owners: I am the third that I know of, with the horn spending a long time in the arsenal of former UT Knoxville professor W. Sande MacMorran. I have owned this tuba since 2012.
Repairs: As far as I can tell, the horn hasn't undergone any major surgery. At one point the leadpipe brace was re-soldered and the bell seems to have been rolled out once to remove a small crinkle.
Condition: Good overall. There are some small dings and scratches, but they are cosmetic in nature and do not affect the playability of the horn. The lacquer is almost all still intact.
Gig Bag: I am including with the tuba (for no extra cost) a Humes and Berg Tuxedo bag.
Mouthpiece: Not included.
Playing Characteristics
Horn Usage: The horn is nimble enough to tackle today's challenging solo lit, yet can bring the depth of sound necessary to support a brass section. It is a classic German F, so it is right at home in the orchestra playing stuff like Berlioz, Bydlo from Pictures, the Petrouchka solo, etc. I've found that I blend pretty easily with a trombone section on this horn--it is easy to sound like the 4th trombone when needed.
I think it is the smaller sized bell and the cylindrical nature of the model, but I find it much easier to articulate cleanly on this horn than on other bigger F tubas.
The "Dreaded Low C:" Honestly not that bad. If you haven't played a rotary F before, it might take a little while to get the "blow" right for the low C to slot, but once you do you'll have no problem making it pop right out.
Response: Surprisingly open and free-blowing. I picked this horn because the response felt similar to my CC (MW 5450). The downside of the open blow is that it can become a bit of an air hog in the low register if you're using a mpc with an open throat.
Intonation: About average, I suppose. It isn't a plug-n-play horn like some of the newer models, but it doesn't take too long to figure out the quirks and how to work around them. The good news is that with the extra valves you can always find a convenient alternate.
Tone: Classic German F sound. Not as big and woofy as some of the piston Fs, but still can sound thick when you use the right air.
Pictures: Click here for an imgur photo album with bigger pictures.
Location: Greensboro, NC
Play-Tests: If you live within driving range, you are more than welcome to drive on up and give the horn a toot. If you live a little ways away, I'm willing to meet you halfway if you are seriously interested.
Trials: I am willing to allow an individual seriously considering purchasing the horn to test drive it for an extended period (up to a week), so long as payment is held as collateral.
Shipping: I would greatly prefer to hand deliver the horn at an agreed-upon location, but I am open to shipping the horn if the deal is contingent upon this detail. I am willing to drive to meet someone halfway (within reason).
Reason for selling: Honestly, I could use the funds and now seems like a logical time to part ways with the horn. I probably use this axe more in gigs and ensembles than my CC, but I just don't have the heart to part ways with my big horn just yet.
Payment and Delivery
New Price: $9,700 (Dillon, Interstate Music), $10,000 (Horn Stash)
Asking Price: $3,500
Payment Details: Cash or certified check preferred. If you really want to use PayPal or another method, I am flexible as long as we can make it work.
Holds: The instrument will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis; no holds will be given.
Trades: I am not looking to trade at this time.
Contact Information
Via TubeNet: Just reply to this thread or send me a PM
Via Email: Robinson(.)Michael(.)B(@)Gmail(.)Com [Remove the parenthesis]--Prefered method
Via Phone PM or email me and I'll send you my number.
I tried to be thorough in this post, but if there is something I left out or you have a question, please feel free to contact me. Email is probably the best method, but I'll try to get back to you ASAP.
Thanks for looking,
Mike Robinson
Greetings!
It has come time for me to sell my F.
TL;DR version: Lacquer MW 46 F (4+2) for sale w/ gig bag included for $3,500
General Information
Brand: Meinl-Weston (Melton)
Model: 46-L
Size: 6/4*
Finish: Yellow Brass Lacquer
Valves: 6 rotary; 4+2 configuration**
Bore: 18.5mm/.728", 4th valve bore: 19.5mm/.768"
Bell: 38cm/15"
Height: 99cm/39"
* The size for this horn is "officially" listed as 6/4 on the Meinl-Weston website. As we all know, you sometimes have to take size indications with a grain of salt. I would classify this horn more as a large 4/4 or small 5/4 size F.
** The order of the 5th and 6th valves is flat half-step on top (left index finger) with the flat whole step on bottom (left middle finger). Some contemporary 6-valve models have a swapped order of the 5th and 6th valves.
Horn-Specific Information
Manufacture Date: Mid-80s is what I can recall from the previous owner.
Previous Owners: I am the third that I know of, with the horn spending a long time in the arsenal of former UT Knoxville professor W. Sande MacMorran. I have owned this tuba since 2012.
Repairs: As far as I can tell, the horn hasn't undergone any major surgery. At one point the leadpipe brace was re-soldered and the bell seems to have been rolled out once to remove a small crinkle.
Condition: Good overall. There are some small dings and scratches, but they are cosmetic in nature and do not affect the playability of the horn. The lacquer is almost all still intact.
Gig Bag: I am including with the tuba (for no extra cost) a Humes and Berg Tuxedo bag.
Mouthpiece: Not included.
Playing Characteristics
Horn Usage: The horn is nimble enough to tackle today's challenging solo lit, yet can bring the depth of sound necessary to support a brass section. It is a classic German F, so it is right at home in the orchestra playing stuff like Berlioz, Bydlo from Pictures, the Petrouchka solo, etc. I've found that I blend pretty easily with a trombone section on this horn--it is easy to sound like the 4th trombone when needed.
I think it is the smaller sized bell and the cylindrical nature of the model, but I find it much easier to articulate cleanly on this horn than on other bigger F tubas.
The "Dreaded Low C:" Honestly not that bad. If you haven't played a rotary F before, it might take a little while to get the "blow" right for the low C to slot, but once you do you'll have no problem making it pop right out.
Response: Surprisingly open and free-blowing. I picked this horn because the response felt similar to my CC (MW 5450). The downside of the open blow is that it can become a bit of an air hog in the low register if you're using a mpc with an open throat.
Intonation: About average, I suppose. It isn't a plug-n-play horn like some of the newer models, but it doesn't take too long to figure out the quirks and how to work around them. The good news is that with the extra valves you can always find a convenient alternate.
Tone: Classic German F sound. Not as big and woofy as some of the piston Fs, but still can sound thick when you use the right air.
Pictures: Click here for an imgur photo album with bigger pictures.
Location: Greensboro, NC
Play-Tests: If you live within driving range, you are more than welcome to drive on up and give the horn a toot. If you live a little ways away, I'm willing to meet you halfway if you are seriously interested.
Trials: I am willing to allow an individual seriously considering purchasing the horn to test drive it for an extended period (up to a week), so long as payment is held as collateral.
Shipping: I would greatly prefer to hand deliver the horn at an agreed-upon location, but I am open to shipping the horn if the deal is contingent upon this detail. I am willing to drive to meet someone halfway (within reason).
Reason for selling: Honestly, I could use the funds and now seems like a logical time to part ways with the horn. I probably use this axe more in gigs and ensembles than my CC, but I just don't have the heart to part ways with my big horn just yet.
Payment and Delivery
New Price: $9,700 (Dillon, Interstate Music), $10,000 (Horn Stash)
Asking Price: $3,500
Payment Details: Cash or certified check preferred. If you really want to use PayPal or another method, I am flexible as long as we can make it work.
Holds: The instrument will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis; no holds will be given.
Trades: I am not looking to trade at this time.
Contact Information
Via TubeNet: Just reply to this thread or send me a PM
Via Email: Robinson(.)Michael(.)B(@)Gmail(.)Com [Remove the parenthesis]--Prefered method
Via Phone PM or email me and I'll send you my number.
I tried to be thorough in this post, but if there is something I left out or you have a question, please feel free to contact me. Email is probably the best method, but I'll try to get back to you ASAP.
Thanks for looking,
Mike Robinson