MELTON MEINL WESTON 4260-S Tradition F Tuba

MELTON MEINL WESTON F Tuba 4260-S Tradition, 6 rotary valves (4+2), silver-plated, with gigbag case

The new Melton Meinl Weston 4260 “Tradition” F tuba (available with 5 or 6 rotary valves) is an elegant orchestral instrument. Its lightweight and precise construction, with hand-formed sheet brass bows, provides exceptional clarity in the upper register and a rich, resonant tone with effortless response in the middle and upper ranges. The unmatched note separation allows musicians to produce a clean, articulate sound even in fast and demanding passages.

Characteristics:

• Key: F
• Size: 6/4
• Body, bell and mouthpipe made entirely of yellow brass
• Bows traditionally crafted from a single sheet of brass, hard-soldered and hand-shaped
• Inner and outer tuning slides and connecting rings silver-plated
• Bore: 19.5 mm (0.767")
• Bell diameter: 378 mm (14.9")
• Rotary valves – 6 valves in a 4+2 configuration
• Height: 919 mm (36.2")
• 3B™ ball-bearing linkage system
• Lightweight construction
• Silver-plated finish
• Includes standard gigbag case