Meinl-Weston 2165 at Dillon's $8,495
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Meinl-Weston 2165 at Dillon's $8,495
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Re: Meinl-Weston 2165 at Dillon's $9,770
I owned one for a couple years in college. I could swear I had the lacquer removed from the bell. That was 20+ years ago. Could it have been mine? No idea.
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Re: Meinl-Weston 2165 at Dillon's $9,770
I believe this one was Mike Milnarik’s tuba years ago. I loved the look of the red buttons against the raw brass, so that’s where I decided on the combo.
I think it’s been for sale a few times since then. The newest owner must’ve just opted for consignment.
If I’m correct, this one has all the modifications mine does right now, but they didn’t take it all the way with the main slide, weight reduction, etc.
FWIW, this, as is, costs about what I have into my own. Obviously I put in $X,XXX in needed repairs, which this one doesn’t need. This one doesn’t have the MAW valves either.
I think it’s been for sale a few times since then. The newest owner must’ve just opted for consignment.
If I’m correct, this one has all the modifications mine does right now, but they didn’t take it all the way with the main slide, weight reduction, etc.
FWIW, this, as is, costs about what I have into my own. Obviously I put in $X,XXX in needed repairs, which this one doesn’t need. This one doesn’t have the MAW valves either.
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Re: Meinl-Weston 2165 at Dillon's $9,770
Thanks. When I found it on eBay it hadn't been posted to their main site yet. Always better to work directly with the business instead of through eBay or Reverb.thedancingsousa wrote: Fri Jun 05, 2026 4:33 am Even cheaper directly through Dillon
https://www.dillonmusic.com/products/us ... a-sn-72107
I updated the title and link in the post!
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Re: Meinl-Weston 2165 at Dillon's $8,495
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.
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Re: Meinl-Weston 2165 at Dillon's $8,495
How is it? I would’ve bought it if I didn’t already have (basically) what it is.WaterKey wrote: Thu Sep 03, 2026 4:39 pm 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.
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Meinl Weston "6465"
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Willson 3200RZ-5
Holton 345
Holton 350 (For sale)
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Meinl Weston 2141
Willson 3200RZ-5
Holton 345
Holton 350 (For sale)
Re: Meinl-Weston 2165 at Dillon's $8,495
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.