1967 BBb Mirafone (starting cheap enough)

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Sat May 20, 2006 12:19 pm

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Sat May 20, 2006 1:07 pm

The guy couldn't figure out how to reassemble the 2nd valve?

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Sat May 20, 2006 2:01 pm

As I recall, he never said that the valve was from that horn. Just that it was disassembled...

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Sat May 20, 2006 3:16 pm

windshieldbug wrote: Why is there a light in the fridge and not in the freezer?

The freezer section of my fridge (a Maytag) has a light in it.

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Sat May 20, 2006 3:42 pm

Uncle!

Kevin Hendrick · Post by **Kevin Hendrick** » Sat May 20, 2006 4:30 pm

windshieldbug wrote:If croutons are stale bread, why do they come in airtight packages?

Probably the same reason there's an expiration date on yogurt ...

MartyNeilan · Post by **MartyNeilan** » Wed May 24, 2006 9:12 pm

$1125.00
Even if it needs a little work, that was a steal, if it really is from 1967.
I have played at least two BBb 'fones from the late 60's - early 70's and they play head and shoulders above the later ones, including the "bigger bell" ones from the past few years. Weird, though, that this horn seems to have most of its finish left and most horns of that vintage are bare brass by now.
If this was a CC, I wonder how much it would have sold for???

windshieldbug · Post by **windshieldbug** » Wed May 24, 2006 11:39 pm

MartyNeilan wrote:if it really is from 1967

At least by the bell serial number, it was!

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 12:05 pm

You forgot to add that you'll probably need a new leadpipe. Many of the old Miraphones from this time have rotten leadpipes even though they may not show it at first look.

If anyone's really looking for one, I've got a ca. 1968 BBb 186 with a brand-stinkin' new bell and includes a hard case for $2500 obo. Plays like a dream (quiet linkages and tight valves) and ain't got no dents and has a new leadpipe.

I can't put an exact date on it because the original trashed bell was a replacement (can you say "school horn"?), but it has the right marks for that period (e.g. really ugly bottom bow seam under the guard, hammer marks visible inside the bow, S-arms, more nickel than the early 60's Miraphones).

Dan Schultz · Post by **Dan Schultz** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 4:02 pm

You'll notice that I stopped bidding at $872. For me, $1,100 is too much for a 'starter kit'.

MartyNeilan · Post by **MartyNeilan** » Sun Jun 11, 2006 5:47 pm

MartyNeilan wrote:$1125.00
Even if it needs a little work, that was a steal,

I based that on the, perhaps incorrect presumption, the horn would need only around a grand of work. That still puts it at less than half the selling price of a new one. I have played at least two different 186's from that approximate vintage and thought them to be MUCH better horns (IMHO) than the ones from the last few years. The newer ones just seem to be a totally different animal that personally does nothing for me, and I have played on a number of them. Different strokes for different folks, I guess.