Overview
This RS Berkeley Mellophone in F was a very clean silver-plated example that saw minimal use and was fully serviced at The Brass Exchange prior to sale. It played properly, responded easily, and presented in near-new condition — an excellent option for marching musicians, students preparing for auditions, or music education majors expanding their brass skills.
Unlike many low-cost mellophones that appear online with unknown history, this instrument had been professionally cleaned, inspected, and play-tested before listing. It was a known, ready-to-play instrument with case and mouthpiece included.
Player Perspective
Mellophones fill a unique role in the brass family, especially in marching settings. Pitched in F, they offer familiar fingerings for trumpet players while delivering the forward projection needed on the field.
This RS Berkeley example played with clear response, stable pitch, and proper slotting across the range. It was especially well suited for:
• Players preparing for Drum Corps International (DCI) auditions
• Marching band members transitioning from trumpet or French horn
• Music education majors building multi-instrument proficiency
For many players, a clean, dependable mellophone like this makes daily practice and rehearsal preparation far more productive.
Condition Summary
This mellophone was fully serviced in-house at The Brass Exchange prior to sale, including:
• Complete chemical bath
• Ultrasonic cleaning
• Mechanical inspection and play test
The silver-plated finish presented in near-new condition with no dents, dings, or prior damage. Valves and slides functioned properly and the instrument played evenly across the range.
Included were the original case and mouthpiece.
🔧 Availability & Archive Status
This RS Berkeley silver-plated mellophone in F has been sold and is now shown here as part of our Archive of Sold instruments, serving as a historical reference for players, educators, and collectors researching marching brass instruments.
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