Looking to Upgrade to a CC Tuba

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Looking to Upgrade to a CC Tuba

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I'm a college freshman, currently playing on a Mack Brass MACK-TU210L, and I'm looking to upgrade to a C Tuba. I had bought a St. Petersburg 209N, and I had to return the horn, putting me back at square one. Money's kind of tight. I'm hoping to get maybe a used Miraphone 188, or something comparable for (hopefully) under $4500.
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Re: Looking to Upgrade to a CC Tuba

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Here's a nice looking Miraphone 186:

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=90726" target="_blank

Finding a 188 in that price range probably isn't going to happen.
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Re: Looking to Upgrade to a CC Tuba

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There's a 188 on the Facebook tuba/euphonium marketplace I think. Been there for a while.
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Re: Looking to Upgrade to a CC Tuba

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Not sure if you’re willing to go back to St.Petersburg or not but I’ve got a 209N with a hard case listed at Baltimore Brass for $3595. The horn has had a lot of work done to make it both more comfortable and easier to play. It’s one of the best playing St. Pete’s I’ve ever played and I would have held onto it if I needed a smaller CC.
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Marzan (Bohm & Meinl) 'slant-rotor' CC with hard case. $3,000.
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Re: Looking to Upgrade to a CC Tuba

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I know this is massively outside your price range, but I figured I'd throw it out there anyway. My PT-6P is up for sale for $10,000:

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=91515" target="_blank

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