Tonal Comparison: MW45slp, Yama822F, & Firebird F

Rick Denney · Post by **Rick Denney** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 11:30 pm

Doc wrote:45slz = 5 valves

46slz = 6 valves

45slp = 5 valves

46slp = 6 valves (Titan)

Just for clarification, the SLZ is the very large rotary F tuba with a tall body. It's not like the SLP, which is a piston tuba. The SLZ has a taller body than the S, and both of those have a larger bore than the standard 4x F tuba. The second digit is the number of valves, and the 4 means it's a 6/4 F tuba, but the real differences are in those letters.

Rick "suggesting Sean's links to manufacturers on the Shops page for those wanting specs" Denney

ahowle · Post by **ahowle** » Sun Nov 06, 2005 11:48 pm

Matt,
You can play my 45SLP to see if you like it. Remind me next time you see me and I'll let you give it a spin.

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 2:24 am

Look here:

http://www.meinl-weston.com/ftubas.htm

Dave Roberts · Post by **Dave Roberts** » Mon Nov 07, 2005 10:51 am

You might also want to consider the Willson F. I've been playing a 3200 RS forever. Just didn't dig the Yamaha at all. I think Dave Fedderly has one for sale.