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Re: cool new-to-me 188 / thanks to Christian N./ 5thv conver
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:10 am
by bort
These older 188s are excellent tubas. Nice work, even if I like the longer 5th valve myself.
How much? (J/k)
Great tuba, I hope you hold onto it for a good while!
Re: cool new-to-me 188 / thanks to Christian N./ 5thv conver
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:14 am
by The Big Ben
You just have to treat yourself sometimes. Enjoy playing this instrument!
Re: cool new-to-me 188 / thanks to Christian N./ 5thv conver
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:01 pm
by TheTuba
bloke wrote:I've got it all straightened up, cleaned up, and adjusted out.
I also picked back over the upper #5 slide alignment just a little bit more and dialed it in to 0.000"
The finish is fairly worn...This is about a 35-year-old instrument...
Still, 188 tubas are so pretty (shape/form) that it's impossible to make one appear to be "ugly", yes?
No tuba plays perfectly in tune, but what I really like about these (besides their really even response and "F tuba effort to get a contrabass tuba sound") is that there's always some valve combination that can be grabbed that (without yanking on any slides) is really close.
so bloke, 1/2 off for me when I finish high school?
right?
probably not but whatever
Re: cool new-to-me 188 / thanks to Christian N./ 5thv conver
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:09 pm
by TheTuba
bloke wrote:1/2 off what...??
...Are you talking about what your momma's gonna serve you for dinner?
lol, im sorry tuba god.
fine, 1/24th off
Re: cool new-to-me 188 / thanks to Christian N./ 5thv conver
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 9:45 pm
by bigboymusic
They really are one of the more beautiful designs!! Right up there with the Rudy 5/4 CC.....
Re: cool new-to-me 188 / thanks to Christian N./ 5thv conver
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:03 pm
by smitwill1
I never appreciated the complexity that the craftsmen at Miraphone went thru to make the shorter 5th valve tubing run and top slide match the look of the longer one. That’s quite a bit of additional bending and bracing to keep it clear of the back of the rotors. Nice job!
Re: cool new-to-me 188 / thanks to Christian N./ 5thv conver
Posted: Sat Jun 16, 2018 3:06 pm
by smitwill1
That is just too nice. If I ever locate my old 185--talk about seller's remorse--or one just like it, I know who to ask for the modification!