Horn is on hold pending payment.
Meinl Weston 197 "Walter Hilgers"
5/4 BBb
4 Rotor Valves
18.1" Bell
44.9" Tall
Reversed Main Tuning Slide
Includes like-new Unitec Flight Case
Asking $8000 OBO, buyer pays shipping
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Up for sale is a Meinl Weston 197 "Walter Hilgers" 5/4 BBb. This horn is the production model from the 90s and features 4 rotary valves with a reversed main tuning slide. This is a Kaiser BBb tuba that produces a large, dark sound reminiscent of the pedals of an organ; this particular model is based off of a Bohland and Fuchs. From what I have gathered, these are popular work horns in Europe but there are few examples here in the US with this being the only one I have ever encountered. I have been in possession of this horn for close to 3 years and have used it primarily in large orchestra, brass ensemble, and wind band. I cannot help but smile every time I sit down with the horn as this tuba is seriously fun to play!
I am looking to sell this instrument because I would like to return to a smaller 4/4 CC; most of my playing these days is in chamber groups and while this is a quality horn, I feel this may not be the right tool for me at this time. This horn comes with a like-new Unitec flight case and was most recently serviced by Don Sawday in November 2023.
Asking $8000 or best offer, shipping available from Los Angeles at buyer's expense.
Pictures (B&S Symphonie not for sale):
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/ ... sp=sharing
ON HOLD: Meinl Weston 197 "Walter Hilgers" $8000 OBO
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no thanks but can you make that bottom bow look purdy again?
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Hello,
I´m Esteban tuba player in Stuttgart, Germany, and i´m really interested in your B tuba, also i would like to talk with you more about it, because i could buy it but i need some time for pick.
if you can send me more pictures please it would be great
I will leave you my contact information so we can talk more.
juanarenasrestrepo@gmail.com
+49 1742583126
best regards
Esteban Arenas Restrepo
I´m Esteban tuba player in Stuttgart, Germany, and i´m really interested in your B tuba, also i would like to talk with you more about it, because i could buy it but i need some time for pick.
if you can send me more pictures please it would be great
I will leave you my contact information so we can talk more.
juanarenasrestrepo@gmail.com
+49 1742583126
best regards
Esteban Arenas Restrepo