That's fine. Of course it's your tuba.
The smaller Fafner/2265 bell (or 2165 bell made smaller via that tone ring thing) projects more for the same player effort...ie. requires less work on the player's part.
My Meinl Weston "6465"
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Re: My Meinl Weston "6465"
Remember when I said I probably wouldn't get a 6450 bell to complete this tuba's transformation into a 6450?
Well...
I ordered one. Expensive, but as I thought it over, if I'm doing this, I want to take it all the way.
90-120 day estimated delivery (like with everything else).
Even with that, I'm STILL under current Tuba Showroom 6450 pricing.
I believe it only comes in silver. Two-toned tuba, here I come!
Well...
I ordered one. Expensive, but as I thought it over, if I'm doing this, I want to take it all the way.
90-120 day estimated delivery (like with everything else).
Even with that, I'm STILL under current Tuba Showroom 6450 pricing.
I believe it only comes in silver. Two-toned tuba, here I come!
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Re: My Meinl Weston "6465"
This reminds of replacing a computer 1.component at a time. Before long everything is new except the case.
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Re: My Meinl Weston "6465"
Sousaswag wrote: Wed Mar 18, 2026 3:23 pm Remember when I said I probably wouldn't get a 6450 bell to complete this tuba's transformation into a 6450?
Well...
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Once you've received the bell, would you be willing to share how much it costed? Since you've shared how much the other parts have costed you so far. If you decide to not sure share no biggie.
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Re: My Meinl Weston "6465"
MSRP on the bell is $3995.
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Meinl Weston 2141
Willson 3200RZ-5
Holton 345
Holton 350 (For sale)
Meinl Weston "6465"
Meinl Weston 2141
Willson 3200RZ-5
Holton 345
Holton 350 (For sale)
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Re: My Meinl Weston "6465"
This tuba is getting the bell swap. I started here, and plan to have all the other stuff stuck on it later. I got tired of seeing that pretty bell sitting here taking up space!
In addition, it’s also getting slides 2, 3, and 4 actually movable while playing (they’ve been out of alignment for 2 years.)
I also decided that I like it better WITHOUT the MAW valves in it. Your mileage may vary. So, I stuck the originals back in. Before anyone freaks out, they fit just as well as they did 2 years ago.
Those valves need to be vented, so they will be vented.
I’ll report back in a few weeks.
In addition, it’s also getting slides 2, 3, and 4 actually movable while playing (they’ve been out of alignment for 2 years.)
I also decided that I like it better WITHOUT the MAW valves in it. Your mileage may vary. So, I stuck the originals back in. Before anyone freaks out, they fit just as well as they did 2 years ago.
Those valves need to be vented, so they will be vented.
I’ll report back in a few weeks.
B&S PT-6P
Meinl Weston "6465"
Meinl Weston 2141
Willson 3200RZ-5
Holton 345
Holton 350 (For sale)
Meinl Weston "6465"
Meinl Weston 2141
Willson 3200RZ-5
Holton 345
Holton 350 (For sale)