FS: 1967 Mirafone 186 BBb - Denver, CO
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 11:16 am
I purchased this fantastic horn last year on Tubenet and am passing it back along. This is one of ~5 186s I've owned at various points and the first "old" one. It's a great horn and lives up to its reputation. I believe it came through Dan's shop ~3 years ago based on my discussion with the prior owner. I'm just not playing at the moment and hate to see it sit in the corner. The condition is unchanged from the prior owner's description from a year ago:
The horn itself is in raw brass, and is in excellent condition for its age. There aren't any major dents to speak of, just a minor ding in the crook of the 4th valve slide. The valves are smooth and quiet, and it still has its original bell garland. If you look at the pictures, (link below) you'll notice it has 'Bd. of Ed N.Y.C. 1967' engraved under the logo and serial number. The first valve slide is a bit stiff from the recent lack of use at the moment, but I can smooth it back out. This horn has an excellent sound, and an easy low range. I had it cleaned a few months ago, and it's spent most of the time since then sitting unplayed. The only other work I've had done to this horn was to set a larger screw into one of the rotor plates, as the old screw was loose.
The horn includes a navy-blue, cordura Cronkhite bag that fits like a glove.
I'm a bit hesitant to ship given that I don't have a tuba box sitting around and there's only a bag for it at the moment, but if you're willing to take the risk and will pay for the shipping materials, I would consider it -- but local pick-up is definitely preferred. $2800 for the tuba and bag.
The horn itself is in raw brass, and is in excellent condition for its age. There aren't any major dents to speak of, just a minor ding in the crook of the 4th valve slide. The valves are smooth and quiet, and it still has its original bell garland. If you look at the pictures, (link below) you'll notice it has 'Bd. of Ed N.Y.C. 1967' engraved under the logo and serial number. The first valve slide is a bit stiff from the recent lack of use at the moment, but I can smooth it back out. This horn has an excellent sound, and an easy low range. I had it cleaned a few months ago, and it's spent most of the time since then sitting unplayed. The only other work I've had done to this horn was to set a larger screw into one of the rotor plates, as the old screw was loose.
The horn includes a navy-blue, cordura Cronkhite bag that fits like a glove.
I'm a bit hesitant to ship given that I don't have a tuba box sitting around and there's only a bag for it at the moment, but if you're willing to take the risk and will pay for the shipping materials, I would consider it -- but local pick-up is definitely preferred. $2800 for the tuba and bag.