Could be a Czech or former GDR instrument labeled by the importer. I think close up pictures of the valves and linkages and a picture of the back side tubing would be helpful to identify a possible workshop. If it is Amati / Cerveny / Weltklang derived, there are sure some experts here who can ...

the elephant wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 11:52 pm

reins264 wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 3:03 pm

the elephant wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 12:25 pm Richard who?

The name engraved on the tuba's body is called richard. Have you ever seen it?

No, and I was kidding around with you with the "Richard who?" bit…

Oh! I'm so sorry!

arpthark wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 1:46 pm Wagner? Nixon? Barth? King, III?

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the elephant wrote: Fri Dec 05, 2025 12:25 pm Richard who?

The name engraved on the tuba's body is called richard. Have you ever seen it?

Hello everyone. While looking for a used Kaiser tuba, I found a tuba that Richard made a long time ago.
I tried to search to check the history of this tuba, but I failed to find it.
Its appearance is strikingly similar to Melton's 197.
If anyone knows the company that made this tuba and the history ...

That doesn't sound like a need for replacing, though if it's the original pipe I'd take it off, throw it in the trash, and put a 6450/45SLP/Thor/etc pipe on it. REGARDLESS of condition, even if it's the most pristine original 2165 pipe ever, which it's not.

Where are you located? Here in the US ...

bloke wrote: Wed Sep 17, 2025 5:33 pm

Here is a picture of my tuba.

My 2165 has a scar on the leadpipe.
I'm thinking of replacing the leadpipe to recover from this wound.
Is there a place where I can secure or purchase the lead pipe of 2165?

I contacted Melton, but I received an email from them that it was impossible to purchase. But it is not clear whether this ...