I’ve tried keeping the main slide pretty far out, but it hasn’t really affected the pitch control much for me. Honestly, I am totally brand new to this side of tubas, so how do I tell for sure if it actually has the 45slp pipe on it? As for how the 2165 compares to the ZO, it’s definitely a learning ...

I can’t tell if it has had the leadpipe mod I’m fairly new to the inner workings of tubas so I’m learning as I go the only think I want to change on it is to put vented valves on it and get it completely looked over I went from a 6/4 ZO thunderbird that my friend let me play but this is the first ...

It honestly plays extremely well has very wide slots and you have to aim higher than you think you should but once you lock in the notes it’s extremely freeblowing and a beast in the pedal range.

Just stumbled across this thread! I actually bought this 2165 from Dillon Music before I even knew this post existed. It's funny seeing it discussed here.

I recently purchased the used Meinl-Weston 2165 from Dillon Music. The shop didn't have any background information on the horn's history or previous owners. Since a few people in the deals thread mentioned some potential details regarding its past and modifications, I wanted to start a topic here to ...