It is with great reluctance that I'm selling my Rudolf Meinl four-valve 5/4 BBb tuba. I purchased this horn from Baltimore Brass back in October for $7,500; if I remember correctly, they said the horn was made sometime back in the 1970s. The lacquer shows that age in certain places. There are a few dings and a dent on the bottom bow that doesn't affect the playability of the tuba in any manner.
Derek Fenstermacher of NJSO and Albany Symphony Orchestra play-tested this tuba and said it's one of the good Rudy's. He even said he'd be inclined to ask to borrow the tuba for Prokofiev 5. There's immense sound in the low register and a nice, resonant upper register. This tuba is one of the most air-efficient tubas I've ever played; a little air produces a truly beautiful sound that worked in many settings for me, including orchestra, wind ensemble, brass quintet and solo work.
I'm selling this tuba because I've taken my playing in another direction (purchased an American-style 6/4 CC tuba). You can check out some pictures of the horn at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7x69cptrragc ... Son5a?dl=0" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank" target="_blank
I'm asking $6,000 for this tuba plus shipping via Greyhound from Kingston, NY, though I am willing to hear reasonable offers. It will come with a relatively new 1209v MTS tuba case that's had the mouthpiece box removed, as that's the only way it could fit.
This horn has sold.
Thanks!
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SOLD: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $6000 (Will Hear Offers)
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“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
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“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
Bump
“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
Bump. I told Derek Fenstermacher that I'm selling this horn. He said he wished he had the funds at this time to buy such a "dark" horn.
 “Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
Beautiful horn, what model is it?
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
Antontuba, it's the Bayreuth model.
“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
And thanks for the kind words. You should see it in person. It's magnificent.
“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
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“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
Bump
“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
Bump
“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
Beautiful, lovely tuba no doubt. If made in the 70s it can't be a Bayreuth model though as they didn't start making them until much later right? Peach
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
You're right, Peach. My apologies for the confusion. I could definitely brush up on my RM lore.
“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
Bump
“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
Bump
“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
Bump
“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000
Bump
“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000 (Will Hear Offers)
Willing to hear reasonable offers.
“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000 (Will Hear Offers)
Bump
“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000 (Will Hear Offers)
Bump
“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
Re: FS: Rudy Meinl 5/4 BBb - $8000 (Will Hear Offers)
Bump
“Very little strength can produce much motion of air. Learn about air as motion.”
--Arnold Jacobs
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