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Hi folks, I acquired these 2 W. Meinl Weston, Division of Getzen tubas and not I'm able to find any info on the models. I will be selling both and would like to be realistic with valuation.
There is a small 4 piston with p4-135 stamp. I'm guessing 3/4 size.
The other is a 4 rotary valve 4/4 size with no markings I can find.
They were both high school instruments with some wear and repairs.
I hope this photobucket link works. I still don't know what I'm doing.
Thank you, Larry
W. Meinl Weston tubas?
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This forum is for buying or selling your personal equipment. Sponsored selling is allowed as well. All ads are required to have the following information: Price (even for trades), brand, model, and location (City and State, for instruments, not accessories). It is acceptable to link to an external ad if you are promoting a sale of your personal equipment. No Ebay auctions, but "Buy It Now" listings are fine. Photos are HIGHLY suggested as well, and may be hosted on Google Drive, or elsewhere. If you see an ad that does not meet these criteria, please report it.
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Larry6153
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Tom Coffey
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Re: W. Meinl Weston tubas?
The piston valve horn looks like a model 11. The rotary may be a 25.
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Larry6153
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Re: W. Meinl Weston tubas?
Thanks Tom, I know I didn't give much description or enough pictures. Plan on doing better today. I was tired and frustrated with my ineptness at getting the pics onto photo bucket.
Larry
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Tom Coffey
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Re: W. Meinl Weston tubas?
Agreed. I am pretty familiar with the 11, in particular. Many others here know the models better than I do, and may know for sure whether the rotary is a model 25, which is one of the more popular MWs. I went to the Geretsreid factory in 2001, and have great memories of it. A lot of traditional craftsmen worked there, making horns by hand, mostly. It was not ultra-modern, but it had a great "vibe."bloke wrote:- - If no cracks, no patches, and good valves, those old 1970's Melton/Meinl-Weston tubas are fine instruments, and were made in Geretsried ("west" Germany...not by B&S/Buffet - as they are now).
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Larry6153
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Re: W. Meinl Weston tubas?
Thank you Mark for the kind words, and for inviting into your home.
You have a great family with a common passion for making music.
As a beginner, you taught me more in a hour of fooling around than 2 months of weekly lessons, and made it fun!
Your students are very fortunate to have such a personable teacher.
I look forward to talking to you again.
Larry
You have a great family with a common passion for making music.
As a beginner, you taught me more in a hour of fooling around than 2 months of weekly lessons, and made it fun!
Your students are very fortunate to have such a personable teacher.
I look forward to talking to you again.
Larry