Rudy 4/4

[jorgeskid]

I've never had the chance to play one of these. What horn would you compare one of these to for size?

[eupher61]

they aren't too common in the US. The general trend of Rudy sizes should be in force, based on what I saw listed "For Sale" earlier.

[Lee Stofer]

A Rudolf Meinl 4/4 is a bit larger than a Mirafone 186, and not too much different in size from a Meinl-Weston model 25 BBb. However, the strength, efficiency and beauty of sound (as well as intonation) put them in a class by themselves. No one builds better tubas than Rudolf Meinl, Jr. I say that objectively as a repairman that works on a lot of horns, not just because of a personal friendship.

[oedipoes]

I play a Rudy 4/4 BBb, and I like it a lot!
I have had a Melton 2145CC before, for lighter (pop tunes) band repertoire, but moved to the Rudi because I had to work too hard to support the band (50 people).

Compared to my Willson 3100 (big 5/4) the sound is maybe a hair less powerfull, but the tone color is much more beautiful.
It's very hard to overblow the Rudi, and the quality of the sound remains in all registers.