For Sale: Legendary Mel Cuberson Model – Titan (46SLP)

[munnzee]

I am selling the Titan (46SLP), a tuba designed and developed in collaboration with the legendary player Mel Cuberson at the Melton company. After Mel's passing, production was discontinued, and this model is now officially out of production by Meinl Weston.

This instrument features a unique valve system: 4 piston valves for the right hand, 2 German-style rotary valves for the left hand, and a left-thumb-operated 2nd slide trigger for intonation adjustment. Thanks to its German-style tuba design combined with piston valves, it produces a remarkably attractive and distinctive sound.

This model was sold only in a few specific regions in Europe(France, Hungary, Spain) and Asia(Korea, Japan). It is likely unfamiliar to most American players.

Condition:
The lacquer shows typical wear (as MW and B&S lacquers are known to be relatively soft), so the instrument may appear aged. However, there are no major dents or structural damage – though, of course, given its age, it does have plenty of small dings here and there.

Despite its cosmetic age, the instrument will be shipped securely with its original genuine gig bag and a 5/4 size Bb case included together.

The tuba will be available for in-person testing in Denton, Texas from November onward.

Price is set at $7,000 USD (including gig bag + case), but I am open to reasonable offers.

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