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I have discovered that a Yamaha 65 fits me and my tuba (Mahillon 390) pretty well. The one which I was trying out is pretty chewed up, so I bought a new one. The older version (left) is just over an ounce heavier than the new version (right). I actually prefer the way that the older/heavier version both plays and sounds. So, I would like to acquire one in better condition.

Would anyone happen to have a Yamaha 65 in the old-style blank which they would sell? If so, please let me know.

Thanks!

@chite thanks for the PM, apologies for not responding. It seems that I can't reply because my account here is new and the number of posts I'll need before I will be able to is a secret. I am interested in what you offered, for sure. If you feel comfortable doing so, please PM me again with your email or phone so that I may make contact with you that way. Apologies for that request, I just don't want to put my email or phone here in this public post for the entire internet to see. My email address should be available in my profile, but it seems that contact feature may be disabled at this point also.

To answer the question you asked, the 65 I currently have is slightly over 3.9 inches shank-to-rim according to my calipers.

Thanks for your time,

Aaron

Sent a couple PMs, let me know if you're still interested