Advice on CC tuba

[DominicTuba]

I know this has been asked several times, but I am a current college student about to end my second year. As of now, I own M&M BBb that I never intended on using all throughout college. For my upgrade, I am looking for my first CC tuba. I would prefer a 4+1 piston rotor setup, but am willing to go all rotor. If it's of any help, I currently use a PT-88L mouthpiece. I would be using it in wind ensemble, orchestra, and chamber music. I don't necessarily need a Thor, but I don't want to compromise so much on cost that the horn has physical problems. Hope that helps!

[arpthark]

Used Miraphone 186 or a clone.

EDIT: Look at this posting. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=72216" target="_blank

It's this horn: http://www.mackbrass.com/CC_Tuba.php" target="_blank

They'll do pretty much anything you want except mow your yard.

[Michael Bush]

I wish someone would hurry up and buy bloke's tuba so it will quit tempting me...

[Matt Walters]

In the niche that you just described,

4+1 piston rotor setup

using it in wind ensemble, orchestra, and chamber music

two new tubas that I would put top of the list and are readily available from any authorized dealer (Not just what my employer sells.) are:
Meinl Weston 3450 (MAP stayed the same as last year but dealer cost went up making them less profitable. So...)
Eastman EBC-632 (Call or email dealer to see if they are cheaper than the posted MAP price.)