SOLD: Rudolf Meinl 3/4 CC w/ 5 valves & Cronkhite bag
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:39 pm
SOLD. Thanks for all who expressed interest.
For sale is an excellent example of the Rudy Meinl 3/4 CC 5 valve tuba. As I recall this instrument has been owned and played by both Matt Gaunt and Andy Smith, and probably other well-respected tuba players. It's been fun to have such a well-played and well-playing instrument in my possession for a time.
Disclaimer: I absolutely love this horn. It fits my "do it all"-type instrument from Baroque solo rep to full-orchestra rep... and does both well-enough precisely as I had hoped. The rotors (uniball upgrade by Dana Hofer) are absolutely fantastic. Up to the this point I've been a piston player and I came to the Rudy offerings after testing a local Rudy-lover's horn and fell in love with the response of his valves. That same tubist worked on my prior 4/4 Rudy and made them just as good as his and I was as happy as a clam!
These rotors on the 3/4 are better. So-good-I-don't-miss-the-quickness-of-pistons better. Smooth, quiet, and fast.
I could go on and on about the sound, how well it blends with the orchestras and bands I've played it with, the very very good intonation, etc. but needless to say if you like Rudys, if you've ever played Rudys or heard Rudys, this one has an exceptional timbre and projects like few horns I've encountered. Love the sound, love the dexterity and flexibility, just all around love this instrument.
However... life intervenes and bills take priority to my hobby.
The tuba comes with a good condition black cordura Cronkhite-era Reunion Blues bag (not the China-made type; see picture). SOLD Located just south of Cincinnati, Ohio. Open to you coming and trialing here in NKY; includes a beer and some good company. REDACTED
Thanks for your interest.
Austin
PS - as I'm certain to get questions:
1) the strips on the bow are there to provide a little more traction on slippery dress pants during practices/performances. Not as good as some tackier cloth, but better than a lacquer on wool/linen.
2) the "kicker" on the first slide is an easy way to manipulate the slide from the back, should you find the need. Handy in a pinch and keeps the free-moving slide from dropping out inadvertently. All slides move freely.
For sale is an excellent example of the Rudy Meinl 3/4 CC 5 valve tuba. As I recall this instrument has been owned and played by both Matt Gaunt and Andy Smith, and probably other well-respected tuba players. It's been fun to have such a well-played and well-playing instrument in my possession for a time.
Disclaimer: I absolutely love this horn. It fits my "do it all"-type instrument from Baroque solo rep to full-orchestra rep... and does both well-enough precisely as I had hoped. The rotors (uniball upgrade by Dana Hofer) are absolutely fantastic. Up to the this point I've been a piston player and I came to the Rudy offerings after testing a local Rudy-lover's horn and fell in love with the response of his valves. That same tubist worked on my prior 4/4 Rudy and made them just as good as his and I was as happy as a clam!
These rotors on the 3/4 are better. So-good-I-don't-miss-the-quickness-of-pistons better. Smooth, quiet, and fast.
I could go on and on about the sound, how well it blends with the orchestras and bands I've played it with, the very very good intonation, etc. but needless to say if you like Rudys, if you've ever played Rudys or heard Rudys, this one has an exceptional timbre and projects like few horns I've encountered. Love the sound, love the dexterity and flexibility, just all around love this instrument.
However... life intervenes and bills take priority to my hobby.
The tuba comes with a good condition black cordura Cronkhite-era Reunion Blues bag (not the China-made type; see picture). SOLD Located just south of Cincinnati, Ohio. Open to you coming and trialing here in NKY; includes a beer and some good company. REDACTED
Thanks for your interest.
Austin
PS - as I'm certain to get questions:
1) the strips on the bow are there to provide a little more traction on slippery dress pants during practices/performances. Not as good as some tackier cloth, but better than a lacquer on wool/linen.
2) the "kicker" on the first slide is an easy way to manipulate the slide from the back, should you find the need. Handy in a pinch and keeps the free-moving slide from dropping out inadvertently. All slides move freely.
