FS: Miraphone 481 Elektra, 5+1GB SOLD!!
Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:58 pm
Yet again, I find myself with more than one F tuba in the house. Can’t keep both, unfortunately.
5+1 Gold Brass Miraphone Elektra. Bought the tuba about a year ago in “demo” condition. The horn
Is still in “demo” condition. Pin sized ding on the top bow, and pin sized ding on the bell. Valves and slides function as would be expected with Miraphone quickness. With regards to playing qualities:
-outstanding intonation
-GREAT low register response (although I find it on the bright side down there)
-very easy high register
-the g# is fine
The instrument has been used in a few orchestras (Fantastique, Mendelssohn “Reformation”), big bands, and quintets. It’s a Firebird with better intonation and steering, in my opinion. The instrument works GREAT and is a low register monster with the TU-28 mouthpiece that comes with the tuba. I’m a PT-64 guy, and while it worked fine on that mouthpiece, the low end can get a little bright with the 64.
Included with the tuba is a blue Miraphone 481 gig bag. The bag has probably left the house less than 40 times and never sat in a mud puddle. Basically, it looks like new.
Also included is all of the stuff you get if you bought it New: polishing cloth, screwdriver, TU-28 mouthpiece, utility bag, brochure.
Price is $8400. I will consider offers, but submitting an offer is no guarantee that the offer will be accepted. Any sale will be considered closed only when both the buyer and seller agree upon a price. Acceptable forms of payment are: cashier’s check, personal check (will have to clear before the horn leaves the house), or PayPal. If paying via PayPal, please add 3% to the agreed upon price.
Tuba is located 15 miles east of downtown STL. Feel free to come by if you’re interested in trying the tuba. I do have a shipping box, so I can ship the tuba, but will ONLY do so via Old Dominion freight lines. Shipping will be at the buyer’s expense, and will likely be @$350 with insurance included.
Thanks for reading, pics to follow.
5+1 Gold Brass Miraphone Elektra. Bought the tuba about a year ago in “demo” condition. The horn
Is still in “demo” condition. Pin sized ding on the top bow, and pin sized ding on the bell. Valves and slides function as would be expected with Miraphone quickness. With regards to playing qualities:
-outstanding intonation
-GREAT low register response (although I find it on the bright side down there)
-very easy high register
-the g# is fine
The instrument has been used in a few orchestras (Fantastique, Mendelssohn “Reformation”), big bands, and quintets. It’s a Firebird with better intonation and steering, in my opinion. The instrument works GREAT and is a low register monster with the TU-28 mouthpiece that comes with the tuba. I’m a PT-64 guy, and while it worked fine on that mouthpiece, the low end can get a little bright with the 64.
Included with the tuba is a blue Miraphone 481 gig bag. The bag has probably left the house less than 40 times and never sat in a mud puddle. Basically, it looks like new.
Also included is all of the stuff you get if you bought it New: polishing cloth, screwdriver, TU-28 mouthpiece, utility bag, brochure.
Price is $8400. I will consider offers, but submitting an offer is no guarantee that the offer will be accepted. Any sale will be considered closed only when both the buyer and seller agree upon a price. Acceptable forms of payment are: cashier’s check, personal check (will have to clear before the horn leaves the house), or PayPal. If paying via PayPal, please add 3% to the agreed upon price.
Tuba is located 15 miles east of downtown STL. Feel free to come by if you’re interested in trying the tuba. I do have a shipping box, so I can ship the tuba, but will ONLY do so via Old Dominion freight lines. Shipping will be at the buyer’s expense, and will likely be @$350 with insurance included.
Thanks for reading, pics to follow.
