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by NapoleonWilson
Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:34 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Meistersinger on F
Replies: 53
Views: 12869

Re: Meistersinger on F

So many great players over the past several decades have played Meistersinger on CC. And they’ve sounded great on it. And they didn’t have tuba forums telling them what is right or wrong. But for me, playing it on a CC tuba is a long road to a small house; which is to say that the payoff doesn’t just ...
by NapoleonWilson
Thu Sep 07, 2023 4:09 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FT/FS: Meinl Weston 6450/2 Handmade 6/4 CC tuba: $OLD!!
Replies: 10
Views: 1101

Re: FT/FS: Meinl Weston 6450/2 Handmade 6/4 CC tuba: $15,500 (offers considered) trade options added

Bump. Plenty of tire kickers who are short on funds or who have incompatible trades, but still available
by NapoleonWilson
Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:54 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: What's the 188 of F tubas
Replies: 26
Views: 2172

Re: What's the 188 of F tubas

I’ve never played a Meinl Weston 45SLZ that was less than outstanding. Great sound, pitch, and response. Wish they were still part of their regular production line of instruments. Probably why they don’t show up on the used market with much frequency.
by NapoleonWilson
Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FT/FS: Meinl Weston 6450/2 Handmade 6/4 CC tuba: $OLD!!
Replies: 10
Views: 1101

Re: FT/FS: Meinl Weston 6450/2 Handmade 6/4 CC tuba: $15,500 (offers considered) trade options added

Bump.

Hit me up with what you've got for trade, even if it’s not on my list. Worst I can say is no.

Also, feel free to make offers for an outright purchase.

This fine instrument is currently sitting in the corner, getting lonely.
by NapoleonWilson
Mon Aug 21, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FT/FS: Meinl Weston 6450/2 Handmade 6/4 CC tuba: $OLD!!
Replies: 10
Views: 1101

Re: FT/FS: Meinl Weston 6450/2 Handmade 6/4 CC tuba: $15,500 (offers considered) trade options added

Hold has been removed due to lack of funds by perspective buyer. Here’s an updated list of possible trade candidates of interest: CC TUBAS: Alex 163 B&S PT-4 B&S PT-20 Gronitz PCM Hirsbrunner HB2 Hirsbrunner HB2P Meinl Weston 2145 Meinl Weston 2155 Meinl Weston 3450 Meinl Weston Ursus Miraphone 188 M ...
by NapoleonWilson
Wed Aug 16, 2023 5:54 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FT/FS: Meinl Weston 6450/2 Handmade 6/4 CC tuba: $OLD!!
Replies: 10
Views: 1101

Re: Preferably for trade, but also for sale: Meinl Weston 6450/2 Handmade 6/4 CC tuba: $15,500 (offers considered)

matt g wrote: Wed Aug 16, 2023 2:57 pm @NapoleonWilson, looks like there might’ve been a parsing error with your link with the phpBB code the forum uses.

Link should now be fixed. Thank you again for the heads up.
by NapoleonWilson
Wed Aug 16, 2023 12:17 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FT/FS: Meinl Weston 6450/2 Handmade 6/4 CC tuba: $OLD!!
Replies: 10
Views: 1101

FT/FS: Meinl Weston 6450/2 Handmade 6/4 CC tuba: $OLD!!

I bought this tuba approximately two years ago. Has served me well, but I’m planning on using my 195P for large scale orchestral works in the future, so it’s been in its case for the last 4 months. Was cleaned in the spring and has probably been played 45 minutes since then. I’d like to be able to ke ...
by NapoleonWilson
Fri Jul 21, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: For Sale or Trade: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FS: 1975 Vintage Besson New Standard Euphonium with custom Melton tuning trigger $2400
Replies: 1
Views: 306

FS: 1975 Vintage Besson New Standard Euphonium with custom Melton tuning trigger $2400

Up for sale is a 1975 vintage Besson New Standard Euphonium, Serial #578666. Posting this for a local professional who switched to an Adams a couple of years ago. Despite being a 48 year old euph, it’s been professionally maintained at all times and is in outstanding condition for an instrument of t ...
by NapoleonWilson
Thu Jun 29, 2023 10:53 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: Looking to downsize...my tuba, that is
Replies: 33
Views: 2341

Re: Looking to downsize...my tuba, that is

I could be incorrect, but I think I’ve read some reviews from recent convention goers of that 185 that Dillon has in stock.

Not particularly glowing, to say the least.

Again, I could be incorrect………
by NapoleonWilson
Mon Jun 19, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: more on: no longer owning a C tuba
Replies: 35
Views: 2669

Re: more on: no longer owning a C tuba

I bought a Meinl Weston Fafner 195P a while back. I LOVE the way my 6450/2 handles, but I prefer the depth of sound that comes out of the Bb. Been doing the relearning Bb thing for a bit. Kopprasch, Bordogni, Bordogni 8vb, Arban, Tyrell with a handful of excerpts thrown in for good measure. A few ...
by NapoleonWilson
Wed Jun 07, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: I'm thinking of...
Replies: 30
Views: 1757

Re: I'm thinking of...

Beversdorf Sonata is one of the best pieces for contrabass.
Great, totally underrated solo for the instrument.

Came out a few months after the Hindemith Sonata, which has probably stolen all of its historical thunder.

For those programming it, hire a good accompanist
by NapoleonWilson
Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: I nearly bought myself a new tuba...
Replies: 23
Views: 1440

Re: I nearly bought myself a new tuba...

Lived in Southern California (Palm Desert and Corona) for a while. Just visited LA for fun a few weeks ago. Played Golf, toured the Chinese Theater, saw a movie across the street at the El Capitan, went to see Ohtani pitch at the Big A, hit a bunch of movie filming locations, went to Watts Tower ...
by NapoleonWilson
Tue Apr 11, 2023 11:55 am
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: 6/4 glut
Replies: 163
Views: 12957

Re: 6/4 glut

Always a fascinating conversation. On a lot of levels.
by NapoleonWilson
Fri Jan 20, 2023 12:39 pm
Forum: Music Chatter
Topic: MW 2182 vs 2182W
Replies: 26
Views: 1685

Re: MW 2182 vs 2182W

I’ve never played them side by side, so take it with a grain of salt, but I don’t remember the 2182/2182W playing much different from each other. Both are nice tubas. Don’t work for everyone, but there’s a lot of people who really like them. I can say without hesitation that the 2182 is considerably ...
by NapoleonWilson
Tue Jan 03, 2023 9:27 pm
Forum: Wanted to Buy: Tubas, Euphoniums, Mouthpieces, and Accessories
Topic: FOUND! THANKS!
Replies: 10
Views: 832

Re: HB2P

I’ll chime in for David.

He bought his MRPCC from me, which I sold after buying my handmade 6450.

David is great to work with, and that MRP is an exceptional instrument. Hope it all works out!