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Miraphone 289 BBb Tuba

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 12:41 pm
by rperrym
Has anyone played this horn? I have the opportunity to try one out, and I was hoping to get some other input on the horn. I did a search on this forum, but did not get many comments. I suppose it is not a very popular/common horn.
I would appreciate any thoughts on those who have played one.
Thanks,
Rick

Re: Miraphone 289 BBb Tuba

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:47 pm
by bort
This guy is playing one.


Re: Miraphone 289 BBb Tuba

Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2013 3:17 pm
by rperrym
That's the one. Thanks for the video. What I do like about the one I am trying out is the valve position, very comfortable and I like the tuning slide access. It also drains very well. Much different sound than my 1291, so I am not sure I could get used to that. But, often times I have to spin the 1291 to get all the water out, which is not getting any easier for a 65 year old.
Thanks for all the input so far.
Rick

Re: Miraphone 289 BBb Tuba

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:33 pm
by rperrym
Thanks Dave.

Re: Miraphone 289 BBb Tuba

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 12:43 pm
by Tom
Little to add other than to say that this is one tuba that I've always wanted to try but have never even seen in person.

I think that I would really like it.