Melton 3450-L C-Tuba
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The Melton 3450-L is a top-tier C tuba, built for professional orchestral players and advanced tuba soloists. The brass construction and well-designed valve system deliver a remarkably rich and consistent tone, offering excellent projection and response. It's a serious instrument for serious players, offering a traditional feel and sound.
Product Description
- 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: 20
- 00 mm / 5th rotary valve: 20.50 mm
- Bell Ø: 440 mm
- Height: 910 mm
- Weight: 9.60 kg
- 5 Valves - 4 Perinet steel valves
- 5. rotary valve thumb valve right side
- Clear lacquer finish
- Incl. ICON 18 mouthpiece and Melton gig bag
PROS
- • Exceptional brass tone, resonant and powerful across the range
- • Robust Perinet valve system offers smooth, reliable action
- • Heavy-gauge brass construction ensures excellent durability and projection
- • ICON 18 mouthpiece provides a focused, controlled fundamental
CONS
- • Significant weight makes extended playing physically demanding for some
- • Premium-priced, a substantial investment for most players
- • Large bell may present storage or transport challenges
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Key Features
Bore Size
19.00 mm (1st-3rd valve) / 20.00 mm (4th valve) / 20.50 mm (5th valve)
Bell Size
440 mm
Material
Yellow Brass body and bell
Valves
4 Perinet steel valves, 1 rotary thumb valve
Finish
Clear lacquer
Weight
9.60 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 3450-L leans towards a warmer, more focused tone than the brighter, more projecting 875, sacrificing a bit of sheer volume for increased clarity.
The Perinet valve system is widely used and easily serviceable by qualified technicians; with proper maintenance, expect a lifespan of many years of regular playing.
The ICON 18 is best suited for intermediate to advanced players; beginners might find it requires more embouchure control and a more developed air stream.
