Favourite Tubas

[ContraDude]

I like my frankencontra

[phoenix]

Miraphone 1291 CC, My Baby

[poomshanka]

It's the one on the right...

[Will]

I enjoy my 188 but right now it would have to be my YFB-822. So much fun to play, even more now since I had it serviced and some modifications done to it.

[poomshanka]

Yep, it's Tommy Johnson's old 190 CC. Definitely an odd bird, as I only know (for sure) of one other, and it's the prototype. That collection of Mirafones is from the community band I play in...



Various comparison pixx can be found here...

http://www.daveamason.com/mirafone

Truly an amazing instrument. You can hear Tommy lighting it up on E.T. (remastered score that was recently re-issued), Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (hard to find, great score, lame movie), The Last Starfighter. It has a sound that makes a room shake, but in a clear, Miraphone-ish way.

[tubacdk]

I like my horns, so here are pics of them

B&S Symphonie Model F


Rudolf Meinl RM-43 CC


Meinl-Weston 2155 Rotary CC


I really haven't found any horns that I'd prefer to play to these, so I guess I'd call them my favorites.

-ck

[tubacdk]

vintage horns

hey, if it works it works. I've owned newer stuff, but these just do it for me.

[IkeH]

[I really haven't found any horns that I'd prefer to play to these, so I guess I'd call them my favorites.

-ck]

Hey Chuck-

Thanks for showing the old Rudy. I'm missing it.

[IkeH]

[I really haven't found any horns that I'd prefer to play to these, so I guess I'd call them my favorites.

-ck]

Hey Chuck-

Thanks for showing the old Rudy. I'm missing it.

[tubacdk]

Thanks for showing the old Rudy. I'm missing it.

Hey Ike,

I can't say I blame you... it's a fantastic tuba! I hope the piggy is treating you well enough, as well as your new bass bow. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of the piggy all prettied up.

Take care,
Chuck

[poomshanka]

What are the dimensions? I saw your other photos, too. I'd really like to play one of those monsters.
Sweet.

Doc

Bell: 19.75"
Height: 43"
Bore: .840"

As a part-time player, I certainly don't do the horn justice. It can be a real handful, but when you dig in the spurs, it produces a fairly unique sound - overwhelming if I want it to be.

Not for everyone, and certainly not without its quirks. Anytime you're in SoCal, you're more than welcome to stop by for a honk...

...Dave

[CJ Krause]

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[IkeH]

Thanks for showing the old Rudy. I'm missing it.

Hey Ike,

I can't say I blame you... it's a fantastic tuba! I hope the piggy is treating you well enough, as well as your new bass bow. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of the piggy all prettied up.

Take care,
Chuck

The Piggy is doing great. I'm using an old Helleberg with it now and it just blossoms! Haven't had time to finish stripping the horn yet, but I'll send a pic when it's done. Haven't had the bow in hand very much lately, on the road a lot. It's a great one though.