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by boilermaker
Mon Feb 07, 2022 4:44 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Looking for info on my Meinl
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Re: Looking for info on my Meinl

So likely 1950s vintage?

I noticed some of my rotary valve corks are well worn. Would any cork/rubber stop work or is there a measurement I need to take to get the right size and/or type?
by boilermaker
Mon Feb 07, 2022 2:39 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Looking for info on my Meinl
Replies: 22
Views: 2411

Re: Looking for info on my Meinl

It is a BBb
by boilermaker
Mon Feb 07, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Looking for info on my Meinl
Replies: 22
Views: 2411

Re: Looking for info on my Meinl

The bell has a diameter of 17 11/16" on the outside edges.
The height from the base to the top of the bell is ~41"

Attached is a photo of the tuba.

Thanks,
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by boilermaker
Mon Feb 07, 2022 12:11 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Looking for info on my Meinl
Replies: 22
Views: 2411

Looking for info on my Meinl

I acquired a used Meinl-Weston over 30 years ago. At the time I was studying with Sam Green and he had a college student that was looking to upgrade so I got a good deal. Only markings I have found so far are on the bell : W. Meinl-Weston Band Instruments No 1070 lead pipe: Made in Germany See ...