FS: Meinl Weston 37 CC Tuba

[Tuba Practice Log]

Here is a Meinl Weston model 37 CC tuba in good condition. It's a 5/4 size tuba with 5 rotary valves. This model typically has the 5th valve at the left side of the instrument, operated by the left hand. But the previous owner modified it such that the 5th valve is now a trigger operated by the thumb of the right hand. It's a minor third 5th valve.

There is some lacquer wear, as expected with an old instrument. There are also three rather large but shallow dents — no creasing of the metal, so all are removable without any blemish.

Asking $4500 OBO. Instrument is located in Troy, NY. Selling only because money is tight.
Contact northeast.tubas@gmail.com to inquire. (You can comment here but I don't regularly check it).

The sound is VERY German. Centered, punchy, full of pizzazz, and bright! NOT warm and fuzzy like the piston York-style tubas. The instrument is easy to control in a delicate way with a light touch; it would be great for brass quintet work. I even played a couple solo recitals on it.

Here's how it sounds:

Below is how it looks:

[Banderstar]

Hello
I am interested has it been sold?