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Melton

Germany, est. 1937 · 39 products across 1 categories

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$15,160
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About Melton

Melton is a highly respected German manufacturer renowned for producing exceptionally crafted, professional-grade brass instruments. Their instruments are prized for their rich tonal character, impeccable craftsmanship, and a commitment to traditional manufacturing techniques. Melton's reputation is built on decades of experience and a dedication to serving the needs of leading orchestras and soloists worldwide.

Founded
1937
Country
Germany
Segment
Premium
Target
Melton instruments cater to seasoned professionals, advanced students, and serio
Known For
Original Bb-Tuba models F-Tuba designs Rotary valve Flugelhorns Exceptional valve action Hand-hammered bell construction
PROS
  • • Superior tonal projection and resonance
  • • Exceptional build quality and longevity
  • • Responsive and precise valve action
  • • Traditional craftsmanship and attention to detail
  • • Highly sought-after by professional musicians
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, inaccessible to many students
  • • Limited distribution network
  • • Traditional designs may lack modern features
  • • Can be heavy due to robust construction
  • • Repair and maintenance can be costly

Melton Products

Melton 6460-S "Kodiak" F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 6460-S "Kodiak" F-Tuba

F Tubas

$23,284
Weight 9.7 kg
Melton 6460-S "Kodiak" F-Tuba, F Tuba, Size: 6/4, Brass body and bell, Bore: 1st - 3rd valve 19.50 mm / 4th - 6th valve...
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Melton 2250TLT-S F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 2250TLT-S F-Tuba

F Tubas

$17,462
F Tuba, "French Touch" (Thomas Leleu) model, Size: 6/4, Four Perinet steel valves (big valve /...
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Melton 195/2-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba - Bb Tubas

Melton 195/2-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$26,194
Melton 195/2-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 5/4, Body and bell made of brass, Handmade from sheet metal,...
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Melton 5450RA-S "Tuono" C-Tuba - C Tubas

Melton 5450RA-S "Tuono" C-Tuba

C Tubas

$21,537
Melton 5450RA-S "Tuono" C-Tuba, C Tuba, Size: 5/4, Brass body, Bell made of gold brass, Bore: 1st and 5th valve: 20.50...
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Melton 5450RA-L "Tuono" C-Tuba - C Tubas

Melton 5450RA-L "Tuono" C-Tuba

C Tubas

$19,674
Melton 5450RA-L "Tuono" C-Tuba, C-Tuba, Model "Tuono", 5/4 size, 5 Rotary valves, Bore: 1st and 5th valve: Ø 20.5 mm,...
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Melton 5450-S "Thor" C-Tuba - C Tubas

Melton 5450-S "Thor" C-Tuba

C Tubas

$22,934
Size 4"
Melton 5450-S "Thor" C-Tuba, C Tuba, Size: 5/4, Brass body and bell, Bore: 1st - 3rd valve: 19.00 mm / 4th valve: 20.00...
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Melton 5450-L "Thor" C-Tuba - C Tubas

Melton 5450-L "Thor" C-Tuba

C Tubas

$20,955
Size 4"
Melton 5450-L "Thor" C-Tuba, C Tuba, Size: 5/4, Body and bell made of brass, Bore: 1st - 3rd valve: 19.00 mm / 4th...
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Melton 3450-S C-Tuba - C Tubas

Melton 3450-S C-Tuba

C Tubas

$15,474
Weight 9.6 kg
Melton 3450-S C- Tuba, C Tuba, Size: 4/4, Body and bell made of brass, Bore: 1st - 3rd valve: 19,00 mm / 4th valve:...
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Melton 41-L Cimbasso F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 41-L Cimbasso F-Tuba

F Tubas

$20,722
Italian F Tuba, Brass body and bell, Bore: 18.50 mm, Bell Ø: 270 mm, 5 Rotary valves,...
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Melton 2250-S F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 2250-S F-Tuba

F Tubas

$16,298
Weight 8.2 kg
F Tuba, Size: 6/4, Brass body and bell, Bore: 1st-4th valve 19.00 mm / 5th valve 20.50 mm, Bell...
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Melton 195/5P-S "Fafner" Bb-Tuba - Bb Tubas

Melton 195/5P-S "Fafner" Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$20,955
Melton 195/5P-S "Fafner" Bb-Tuba, Bb Tuba, Model "Fafner", 5/4 size, 4 Perinet valves, 1 Rotary valve, Bore: 19.00 mm,...
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Melton 195/5P-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba - Bb Tubas

Melton 195/5P-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$19,791
Melton 195/5P-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba, Bb Tuba, Model "Fafner", 5/4 size, 4 Perinet valves, 1 Rotary valve, Bore: 19.00 mm,...
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Melton 195-S "Fafner" Bb-Tuba - Bb Tubas

Melton 195-S "Fafner" Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$18,277
Melton 195-S "Fafner" Bb-Tuba, Melton 195-S Bb Tuba, Model "Fafner", Bell: Ø48cm, 5/4 size, 4 Rotary valves, Bore 21.5...
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Melton 4260-S F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 4260-S F-Tuba

F Tubas

$20,955
Weight 7.88 kg
F Tuba, Size: 6/4, Orchestral tuba in lightweight construction, Body and bell made of brass,...
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Melton 97/2 Bb-Tuba - Bb Tubas

Melton 97/2 Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$26,777
Melton 97/2 Bb Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 4/4, Body and bell made of brass, Bore: 20.5 - 21.5 mm (4th valve), Bell Ø: 420...
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Melton MWMAW24GT Bb-Tenorhorn - Tenor Horns

Melton MWMAW24GT Bb-Tenorhorn

Tenor Horns

$8,497
Melton MWMAW24GT Tenor Horn Universal, Bb Tenor Horn, "Universal" (Alexander Wurz), Exposed embouchure, 4 Rotary valves...
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Melton MWMAW24G Bb-Tenorhorn - Tenor Horns

Melton MWMAW24G Bb-Tenorhorn

Tenor Horns

$7,566
Melton MWMAW24G Tenor Horn Universal, Bb Tenor Horn, "Universal" (Alexander Wurz), Exposed embouchure, 4 Rotary valves...
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Melton MW139 Bb-Tenorhorn - Tenor Horns

Melton MW139 Bb-Tenorhorn

Tenor Horns

$6,983
Weight 3.2 kg
Bb Tenor Horn, Egerländer model, Three rotary valves with 3B linkage system, B-shaft, Bore:...
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Melton 4260-L F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 4260-L F-Tuba

F Tubas

$18,626
Weight 7.88 kg
F Tuba, Size: 6/4, Orchestral tuba in light construction, Brass body and bell, Bore: 19.50 mm /...
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Melton 4250-L F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 4250-L F-Tuba

F Tubas

$16,764
Weight 7.5 kg
Melton 4250-L F- Tuba, F Tuba, Size: 6/4, Orchestral tuba in light construction, Brass body and bell, Bore: 19.50 mm /...
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Melton MAB34 Baritone - Baritones

Melton MAB34 Baritone

Baritones

$7,311
Weight 3.68 kg
Bb Baritone, "MeisterArt" Series, 4 Rotary valves with soft valve transitions, Conical bore: 14...
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Melton MAT24 Bb-Tenorhorn - Tenor Horns

Melton MAT24 Bb-Tenorhorn

Tenor Horns

$6,751
Weight 3.5 kg
Melton MAT24 Tenor Horn, Bb Tenor Horn, "MeisterArt" Series, Four rotary valves with soft valve transitions, Conical...
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Melton 2260RA-L Brandstötter F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 2260RA-L Brandstötter F-Tuba

F Tubas

$17,346
Weight 8.8 kg
F Tuba, Size: 6/4, Brass body and bell, Bore: 18.50 - 21.50 mm, Bell Ø: 440 mm,...
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Melton 2040/5-L Eb-Tuba - Eb Tubas

Melton 2040/5-L Eb-Tuba

Eb Tubas

$13,271
Weight 8.4 kg
Eb Tuba, 5 Cylinder valves, Bore Ø: 19.5 mm, 5 Cylinder valves with thumb pusher on right,...
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Melton 3450-L C-Tuba - C Tubas

Melton 3450-L C-Tuba

C Tubas

$13,620
Weight 9.6 kg
Melton 3450-L C- Tuba, C Tuba, Size: 4/4, Body and bell made of brass, Bore: 1st - 3rd valve: 19,00 mm / 4th valve:...
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Melton 129-L Bb- Bass Trumpet - Other Trumpets

Melton 129-L Bb- Bass Trumpet

Other Trumpets

$6,042
Melton 129-L Bb Bass Trumpet, Bb Bass Trumpet, 3 Rotary valves, Bell Ø: 21 cm, Bore Ø: 14 mm, Brass body and bell,...
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Melton 2011FA-L Front Action Bb-Tuba - Bb Tubas

Melton 2011FA-L Front Action Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$9,076
Weight 8.95 kg
Bb Tuba, Size: 3/4, Brass body and bell, Bore: 17.00 mm, Bell Ø: 440 mm, 4...
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Melton 2250-L F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 2250-L F-Tuba

F Tubas

$14,435
Weight 8.2 kg
F Tuba, Size: 6/4, Brass body and bell, Bore: 1st-4th valve 19.00 mm / 5th valve 20.50 mm, Bell...
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Melton 4460-L F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 4460-L F-Tuba

F Tubas

$19,558
Weight 8.93 kg
F-Tuba, 6/4 Size, 6x Rotary valves, Bell Ø: 42 cm, Bore 1st - 3rd Valves: 19.5 mm, 4th - 6th...
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Melton 196-L "Fasolt" Bb-Tuba - Bb Tubas

Melton 196-L "Fasolt" Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$17,462
Melton 196-L Bb Tuba "Fasolt", Bb Tuba, Size: 5/4, Body and bell made of brass, Bore: 21.50 mm, Bell Ø: 500 mm, 4...
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Melton MWF12GT-L Flugelhorn - Rotary Valve Flugelhorns

Melton MWF12GT-L Flugelhorn

Rotary Valve Flugelhorns

$4,155
Flugelhorn, Meisterwerk Series, Made completely of gold brass, 3 Rotary valves with 3B...
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Melton 14-L Trolley F-Tuba - F Tubas

Melton 14-L Trolley F-Tuba

F Tubas

$10,360
Weight 7.9 kg
F Travel Tuba, Model "Trolley", 4 Rotary valves, Bore: 15.50 mm, Detachable bell, Bell:...
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Melton 2011RA-L Bb-Tuba - Bb Tubas

Melton 2011RA-L Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$10,476
Weight 8.9 kg
Melton 2011RA-L Bb Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 3/4, Brass body and bell, 4 Rotary valves, Bore: 18.50 mm / 4th valve 19.50 mm,...
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Melton MWT24 Bb-Tenorhorn - Tenor Horns

Melton MWT24 Bb-Tenorhorn

Tenor Horns

$6,634
Melton MWT24-L Bb Tenor Horn, Bb-Tenor Horn, 4 rotary valves, Continuous impetus, Soft valve transitions, Double Unibal...
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Melton MWF10GT-L Flugelhorn - Rotary Valve Flugelhorns

Melton MWF10GT-L Flugelhorn

Rotary Valve Flugelhorns

$4,073
Flugelhorn, Meisterwerk Series, Gold brass, lacquer finish, 3 Cylinder valves, Bore: 11...
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Melton 195-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba - Bb Tubas

Melton 195-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$16,065
Weight 11.5 kg
Melton 195-L "Fafner" Bb-Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 5/4, Brass, lacquered, Bore: 21.50 mm, Bell Ø: 480 mm, Height: 1050 mm,...
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Melton MWB34-L Baritone - Baritones

Melton MWB34-L Baritone

Baritones

$6,983
Melton MWB34-L Bariton, Bb Baritone, 4 Rotary valves, One-piece branch, Soft valve transitions, Double Unibal rotary...
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Melton 124GT-L Flugelhorn - Rotary Valve Flugelhorns

Melton 124GT-L Flugelhorn

Rotary Valve Flugelhorns

$4,155
Flugelhorn, Original Egerländer model, Gold brass bell, 3 Rotary valves, Bore: 11 mm,...
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Melton 197/2-S "Original" Bb-Tuba - Bb Tubas

Melton 197/2-S "Original" Bb-Tuba

Bb Tubas

$33,753
Melton 197/2-S "Original" Bb-Tuba, Bb Tuba, Size: 5/4, Body and bell made of brass, Handmade from sheet metal cuttings,...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melton

Melton instruments are exclusively manufactured in their workshops in Markneukirchen, Germany, adhering to traditional German craftsmanship.

Melton's valves are renowned for their exceptionally smooth and responsive action, achieved through meticulous precision engineering and careful assembly.

While Melton instruments are exceptional, their premium-priced nature and robust construction generally make them more suited for advanced players and professionals.

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