Meinl Weston Model 2141 Professional Eb Tuba - Lacquer (Ex-USAF)
For sale is an absolute powerhouse of the Eb tuba world: a pre-owned Meinl Weston Model 2141 Professional Eb Tuba, serial number 035286. Hand-built by the legendary Meinl Weston factory, the 2141 is famous for playing much larger than a standard Eb tuba. What makes this specific horn even more exceptional is its history—it is an Ex-USAF instrument, meaning it was vetted and maintained to perform at the highest national level for a premier military ensemble.
We see a ton of these go to collegiate players, British brass band musicians, and gigging professionals who need the agility and upper register of an Eb tuba, but still want the massive, room-filling bottom end that can anchor a large ensemble. Because this tuba is completely "bone stock" and features a massive 5/4 body, you are getting an instrument that truly blurs the line between a nimble solo horn and a full-time orchestral foundation.
- Massive 5/4 Size: Unlike many compact Eb tubas, the 2141 is a true 5/4 size instrument. It features a large .748" bore through the valve block, offering a tremendous amount of resonance, carrying power, and a uniquely broad tonal core.
- Bone Stock Reliability: This horn remains exactly as the manufacturer intended, offering the pure, unadulterated Meinl Weston acoustic experience without any aftermarket modifications.
- Forward-Facing Pistons: Equipped with a 4-valve front-action piston block, this tuba provides incredibly fast, ergonomic, and reliable finger action for demanding technical passages.
- Ex-USAF Pedigree: You are getting a top-tier professional instrument that was built, vetted, and meticulously maintained by military technicians to ensure it performs flawlessly under pressure.
Condition Report & Shop Prep
- Finish (Cosmetics): Good Player's Condition. The original lacquer shows some cosmetic wear, scratches, and character from honest professional use. However, there is absolutely nothing major or worrisome, and the finish is highly presentable for stage use.
- Body: Structurally Excellent. The body is in fantastic structural shape with no evidence of major trauma or detrimental denting.
- Mechanics: Stage-Ready. The 4-piston valve block is smooth, fast, and holds excellent compression. Our expert in-house technicians will fully inspect, clean, and bench-test this tuba before it leaves the shop to ensure it is functionally flawless and ready for the gig right out of the box.
Specifications
- Brand: Meinl Weston
- Model: 2141
- Serial Number: 035286
- Key: Eb
- Size: 5/4
- Bore: .748"
- Valves: 4 Front-Action Pistons
- Finish: Clear Lacquer
- Provenance: Ex-United States Air Force (USAF)
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Good Professional Condition (Fully Shop Adjusted)
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