FS: Mirafone 5 valve BBb with two detachable bells

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contravic
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FS: Mirafone 5 valve BBb with two detachable bells

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Good afternoon tuba community,

Here I have for sale a very unique tuba outfit with all the bells and whistles. It is a BBb Mirafone from the 1980s with 5 valves (long 23 combination). It definitely has that unmistakable colorful vintage Mirafone sound. The (factory) addition of the 5th valve does not dampen the sound at all. It produces a very lively and vibrant sound with an even scale and response. If you have played one of these, all that goes without saying. Cosmetically it is in good shape for its age... She's a beaut! It has a few scars from bell rolling, but nothing too severe.

This outfit includes the following:

-Tuba
-Both upright and recording bells
-Glen Cronkite gig bag
-TWO custom shipping trunks
Dimensions for each trunk: Gray 2'W x 3'L x 3'H
Black 3'10"L x 1'8.5"W x 1'7.5"H

Price for everything is $4,500. Looking to preferably deal locally here in Houston because of the trunks. Otherwise buyer pays Greyhound shipping. I am selling this tuba for a friend who is no longer pursuing music. If I had the bread, this would be mine! It is a very unique tuba with a distinct and colorful sound. Thanks for looking. Photos are in the link below. Please let me know if you have any questions.

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Last edited by contravic on Sun Jun 26, 2016 4:15 pm, edited 4 times in total.
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Re: FS: Mirafone 5 valve BBb with two bells

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Bump for price reduction.

This is one of the good ones and it has a 5th valve!
Principal tuba, Symphony of Southeast Texas
tuba/euph instructor Lamar University
Omni Brass
Shepherd School of Music MM
Moores School of Music BA

Different tubes, wrapped different ways, with mouthpiece.
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Re: FS: Mirafone 5 valve BBb with two bells

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Every time I see this thread I think it's something like this:

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Re: FS: Mirafone 5 valve BBb with two detachable bells

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Asking 5K now. Bump for price reduction!
Principal tuba, Symphony of Southeast Texas
tuba/euph instructor Lamar University
Omni Brass
Shepherd School of Music MM
Moores School of Music BA

Different tubes, wrapped different ways, with mouthpiece.
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Re: FS: Mirafone 5 valve BBb with two detachable bells

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DROP!

$4,500
Principal tuba, Symphony of Southeast Texas
tuba/euph instructor Lamar University
Omni Brass
Shepherd School of Music MM
Moores School of Music BA

Different tubes, wrapped different ways, with mouthpiece.
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Re: FS: Mirafone 5 valve BBb with two detachable bells

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If I could sell my Kanstul 33S Silver Plate, I would be interested.
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Re: FS: Mirafone 5 valve BBb with two detachable bells

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Bump! Open to offers
Principal tuba, Symphony of Southeast Texas
tuba/euph instructor Lamar University
Omni Brass
Shepherd School of Music MM
Moores School of Music BA

Different tubes, wrapped different ways, with mouthpiece.
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