F / Eb-Cimbasso:

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The Cimbasso was originally an Italian Band instrument (along with valve trombones and bombardini). Verdi and Puccini are the most notable composers who were inspired to include parts for the Cimbasso in their operas. Due to the cylindrical taper the Cimbasso blends well with trombones.

References for the Meinl-Weston /
Melton Cimbasso 41:

Frankfurter Oper
Theater Dessau
Deutsche Oper Berlin
Deutsche Oper am Rhein
Bamberger Symphoniker
Gürzenich-Orchester, Köln
Königliche Oper, Madrid
CNSF Paris
Opera Genua
Münzorchester, Brüssel
Philadelphia Orchestra
Kennedy Center Opera, Washington
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Victoria State Opera, Melbourne
Teatro de Colon
Australian Opera and Ballet Orchestra

“...Orchestras and conductors who come here to the Colon Theater to conduct Italian Operas are very interested in the very good sound of the excellent Melton Cimbasso, ideal for what Bellini, Verdi and others thought and wrote for the Cimbasso."
Ruben Suarez, Teatro de Colon

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41: F-Cimbasso, 5 rotary valves (4+1), Bell diameter: 10.6in, Bore: .728in, mouthpiece receiver for Tuba, adjustable pin to rest the instrument 42: Eb-Cimbasso, same specifications as 41, with 4 rotary valves, Bell diameter: 10.6in, Bore: .728in optional: -5th valve right hand thumb operated (only 41) -2nd valve trigger (left hand) -1st valve trigger -Aluminum flight case (1150mm x 400mm x 330mm) NB: here shown is a model 41 with 4+1 valve setup and a 2nd valve trigger for left hand operation