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what's a good case to buy?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 8:17 pm
by vd8m9
i'm looking for a soft, carry-on-back case for my tuba. it is a miraphone 1291 Bb, so what would be a suitable (it fits) case that's not too expensive, is comfortable to carry, and is pretty durable. thanks
Re: what's a good case to buy?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 8:52 pm
by bort
The Miraphone gig bags are excellent!
Re: what's a good case to buy?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 10:00 pm
by bisontuba
bort wrote:The Miraphone gig bags are excellent!
+1
Re: what's a good case to buy?
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:17 pm
by vd8m9
bisontuba wrote:bort wrote:The Miraphone gig bags are excellent!
+1
I was looking at some on amazon....so like this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Miraphone-Deluxe- ... 67&sr=1-33" target="_blank
...or this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Miraphone-Deluxe- ... 37&sr=1-35" target="_blank
aren't they the same thing? i'm confused on which one to buy, because it would suck if it didn't fit my tuba.
Re: what's a good case to buy?
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:45 am
by bisontuba
Email Roger Lewis.....
Re: what's a good case to buy?
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:34 am
by bort
http://www.wwbw.com/Miraphone-Deluxe-Tu ... 13839.wwbw
Miraphone Deluxe Tuba Gig Bags
Eb and F Tuba: Miraphone Eb and F Tubas 281, 282, 283 (Will Not Fit Ambassador Eb or 181 F), Meinl Weston 2182, and Yamaha YBB621, YCB621 and YFB621; Besson 983 (Tight Fit)
Medium BBb and CC Tuba: Miraphone model 186, 187, 188 tubas; 181 F tuba
Large BBb and CC Tuba: Miraphone 1291 and 191; Meinl Weston 2155
You want "large BBb and CC tuba."
Re: what's a good case to buy?
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 6:05 pm
by vd8m9
bort wrote:http://www.wwbw.com/Miraphone-Deluxe-Tu ... 13839.wwbw
Miraphone Deluxe Tuba Gig Bags
Eb and F Tuba: Miraphone Eb and F Tubas 281, 282, 283 (Will Not Fit Ambassador Eb or 181 F), Meinl Weston 2182, and Yamaha YBB621, YCB621 and YFB621; Besson 983 (Tight Fit)
Medium BBb and CC Tuba: Miraphone model 186, 187, 188 tubas; 181 F tuba
Large BBb and CC Tuba: Miraphone 1291 and 191; Meinl Weston 2155
You want "large BBb and CC tuba."
thanks
Re: what's a good case to buy?
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 1:03 am
by roughrider
Miraphone bags!
Re: what's a good case to buy?
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 8:43 am
by IOS
I purchased the new, improved Pro-Tec gig bag for my Miraphone 1291 BBb about two months ago and have been using it since then. It is well designed with reinforcement of the bell and bottom bow sections. (I used the Mirphone bag prior to this and never liked the top loading feature or the side protection it affords.) I recommend it highly. See
https://www.dillonmusic.com/p-22664-pro ... eries.aspx" target="_blank
Re: what's a good case to buy?
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 8:45 am
by Davidus1
bloke wrote:SOMEONE *REALLY* needs to get the attention of ProTec...
If it WEREN'T for the TERRIBLE strap placement, they're "ok" bags (as this person is apparently seeking something that is NOT the most expensive).
H&B "Tuxedo" (top-loader) bags, had GOOD strap placement (for those who like top-loader bags), and good quality, but (I'm pretty sure) are no longer made.
I just purchased a ProTec bag and am happy with it. I agree about the strap placings but I can make it work as is. I paid $163 with free shipping from Dillon Music. You can't beat that. I bought the C240 model for the longer bell on my tuba.
I agree also with the "they're ok bags". I've owned Reunion Blues bags in the past and they are much better in all respects than this bag BUT this bag is working fine. I needed something to take to rehearsals without dragging the hard case out and this works just fine.
Re: what's a good case to buy?
Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 5:56 pm
by eupher61
Cutty Sark isn't bad.
Sprecher Black Bavarian is great
The new formula Diet Pepsi is really pretty good, compared to anything else diet.
Or did I misunderstand the question?