Powerful Projection. Rich Tone. Built for Performance
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The Wessex MM51 Mellophone has been designed for musicians who demand a rich, resonant sound with excellent projection and dependable intonation. Whether performing on the marching field, in a drum corps, military band or brass ensemble, the MM51 delivers the warm, centred tone that has made the mellophone the instrument of choice for modern marching horn sections.
Offering a comfortable balance and responsive feel, the MM51 enables players to perform confidently through demanding rehearsals and performances. Its carefully designed wrap provides excellent ergonomics while maintaining the focused sound and projection required in outdoor performance environments.
Built to Wessex's high standards of quality and reliability, the MM51 is equally suitable for schools, universities, military bands, drum corps and professional performers.
The mellophone bridges the tonal gap between the trumpet and French horn, producing a broad, singing sound that carries effortlessly across the ensemble. The MM51 offers a free-blowing response with excellent slotting, making it easy for both experienced mellophone players and French horn players making the transition.
Its balanced resistance encourages confident playing across the entire register while maintaining the characteristic mellow tone expected from a quality marching mellophone.
Every Wessex MM51 is manufactured using quality brass construction and fitted with precision-engineered valves for dependable performance. The robust design is intended to withstand the demands of regular rehearsals, competitions and touring while maintaining consistent playing characteristics.
Each instrument is professionally inspected and adjusted before dispatch to ensure it arrives ready to perform.
At Wessex, we believe high-quality brass instruments should be accessible to every musician. Every instrument is carefully inspected and professionally set up before shipment, ensuring outstanding playability from the moment it arrives.
Our worldwide reputation for quality, value and customer service has made Wessex a trusted name among professional musicians, educators and students alike.
The MM51 is pitched in Bb/F, making it suitable for standard marching band and drum corps performance.
It is ideal for marching bands, drum corps, military bands, schools, universities and professional performers looking for a dependable, high-quality mellophone.
Yes. Many French horn players transition to mellophone for marching performances. The MM51 offers a comfortable response while producing the characteristic projection needed outdoors.
Yes. Every Wessex MM51 includes a protective hard case and mouthpiece.
Wessex instruments are recognised worldwide for combining professional-level performance with exceptional value, backed by expert setup and customer support.
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For your peace of mind
Unlike most leading brands, Wessex Tubas offers a 3-year warranty against manufacturing defects on all our instruments, and in the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied with your purchase, we offer a full refund and return within 2 weeks.
You can return any item bought from Wessex Tubas within 14 days of receiving it for a full refund, minus shipping costs. However, please contact us before returning your item so we can provide you with return labels and a collection booking with our dedicated courier to ensure the safe return of your item/s. When returning the item, it must be in its original packaging and in ’as received’ condition. Please note that shipping charges apply to refund upon return of your item and any damage will also result in reduced refund.
