My new Miraphone 1291CC!

randy westmoreland · Post by **randy westmoreland** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 5:35 pm

Yes, after years of wanting and needing a really high quality CC (I have been doing most of my work on my York EEb), I received my new laquer 1291. I am so happy with this horn, the tone is so full and rich on every note in every register. This horn has a sound as good as horns twice the price. I have not looked at the intonation as closely as I will, but I can tell I am going to have few issues intonation-wise. The low register really kicks. I wish I would have had this tuba 15 years ago. One thing I did right away though was to have my tech put in Yamaha baritone springs in for me. Anyone who has not tried this should give it a whirl, you just don't need springs that feel like they fell off a truck's suspension system. Well needless to say, I'm going to be spending a lot less time on tubenet. And thanks to Roger Lewis.

I would also be curious what MPC other 1291 CCers are using, so far I've been using my PT-50.

My wife just looked over my shoulder and said I've written more here than I've said to her in years!

Randy

randy westmoreland · Post by **randy westmoreland** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 5:53 pm

I would not say the pedals are as easy as the middle register, but they are easier and have a better tone than I could have imagined. The horn is 36" tall with an 18.5" bell, and weighs about 24 pounds.

Randy

Dylan King · Post by **Dylan King** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 7:20 pm

Alan Baer had something to do with designing this horn. At least I read that somewhere. When he was in Long Beach he used to work on tubas out of his garage. He had developed some innovative techniques for valve design, ease of use, and slide manipulation for intonation needs. I am very curious to try one and see how it plays. If Alan really was involved, I bet it's a monster.

Alan Baer · Post by **Alan Baer** » Mon Aug 23, 2004 9:59 pm

Hi All,
The 1291 is the horn that I've been working on for quite some time now with Miraphone. I'm leaving for Berlin with a new horn that I've been working on to play two concerts with the German Brass. After the concerts the horn will go back to Miraphone for the final finishing touches and silver plating. I'm very impressed with all the work that Miraphone has put into this instrument, especially all of the little extras that I've asked for. This horn has a great low register and a huge centered sound, big enough for me to use with the Philharmonic. If you haven't had a chance to check this horn out, do it soon, you won't be sorry.
The laskey 30 G Euro shank seems to be the piece that works for me in this horn.
Cheers,
Alan Baer

Mudman · Post by **Mudman** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 4:52 am

Alan Baer wrote:Hi All,
I'm leaving for Berlin with a new horn that I've been working on to play two concerts with the German Brass. After the concerts the horn will go back to Miraphone for the final finishing touches and silver plating.

Is the horn you just mentioned a completely new model, or is it a custom version of the 1291 for your own use? Will the 1291 currently available to the public be revised?

Thanks

phoenix · Post by **phoenix** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 7:52 am

I have the same feelings for this wonderful instrument. I use a Laskey 30H and it pumps out those low notes. The high end is a little shaky, but I think that is just me. Good Luck!!!

tuba_bloke · Post by **tuba_bloke** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 9:34 am

I recently tested this instrument and i think I will buy one. It had a beautiful tone, was very free blowing in the low register and produced a sound similar to larger horns. I also tried the Eb miraphone that Oystein baadsvik plays (yes he's personal one) and feels as though miraphone are really putting in the time to produce quality instruments. I must admit before this experience i wouldn't have looked twice at a miraphone.

Alan Baer · Post by **Alan Baer** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 9:47 am

Hi All,
I received a few inquiries about the horn that is going with me to Berlin.
If you remember there was a big wait for the 1291's after the Miraphone had this horn at Midwest. That wait was all the changes we were making from the lacquered horn that I have. Everything that I have, you have.
All the changes were done before the release of the horns so that everything would be up to date for the players. I am constantly experimenting with things on my own but the horns come to me just as they come to you.
Got to finish packing,
Cheers,
Alan Baer

Highams · Post by **Highams** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 10:47 am

Our tuba player in my low brass quartet has just purchased the new 4v compensating Miraphone E flat tuba #12614.

It's a stunning instrument, quite heavy, very thick gauge metal and very large bore, his Bach mouthpiece almost drops down the receiver!

I played it briefly and it blows beautifully, could not fault it, and now there's a new euphonium on the way over here.

www.euph9.freeserve.co.uk/Equale.htm

MaryAnn · Post by **MaryAnn** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 11:30 am

Highams wrote:Our tuba player in my low brass quartet has just purchased the new 4v compensating Miraphone E flat tuba #12614.

It's a stunning instrument, quite heavy, very thick gauge metal and very large bore, his Bach mouthpiece almost drops down the receiver!

I played it briefly and it blows beautifully, could not fault it, and now there's a new euphonium on the way over here.

www.euph9.freeserve.co.uk/Equale.htm

What do these go for? Sounds like the perfect all-round tuba for someone who plays in brass band, community orchestra, and concert band, who wants to use just one tuba.

MA

Highams · Post by **Highams** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 11:54 am

Around Â£4395.00 I think, here's the link;

http://www.rosehillinstruments.co.uk/ac ... t__45.html

CB

joh_tuba · Post by **joh_tuba** » Tue Aug 24, 2004 8:21 pm

randy westmoreland wrote:My wife just looked over my shoulder and said I've written more here than I've said to her in years!

Did you just look up at her, grunt, and shrug your shoulders?

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