I need some help:
Which of the Miraphone gig bags will fit my piggy CC best?
Miraphone gig bags
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Re: Miraphone gig bags
Check out Altieri instead. They probably have one off-the-shelf, and if not a custom-aized bag isn't that expensive considering what you get.
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Re: Miraphone gig bags
I have one for my Miraphone 188 and I love it. I believe that the piggy is shorter or wider and might have a different sized bell. I know it is quite the same shape. I would look into alternatives (Tuxedo Bag, Alteiri, Reunion Blues, Etc.). I would think that the Miraphone factory bag would be more suitable for Miraphone tubas.
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Re: Miraphone gig bags
I had a Piggy before my Miraphone 186. The Piggy is shorter than, not as wide as, and has a smaller bell than the Miraphone 186. Miraphone has three sizes available. I would estimate that the "small" would fit your Piggy just right.
George
The following is copied from Music123
[Small] Eb and F Tuba: Miraphone Eb and F Tubas 281, 282, 283 (Will Not Fit Ambassador Eb or 181 F), Meinl Weston 2182, and Yamaha YBB621, YCB621 and YFB621; Besson 983 (Tight Fit)
Medium BBb and CC Tuba: Miraphone model 186, 187, 188 tubas; 181 F tuba
Large BBb and CC Tuba: Miraphone 1291 and 191; Meinl Weston 2155
George
The following is copied from Music123
[Small] Eb and F Tuba: Miraphone Eb and F Tubas 281, 282, 283 (Will Not Fit Ambassador Eb or 181 F), Meinl Weston 2182, and Yamaha YBB621, YCB621 and YFB621; Besson 983 (Tight Fit)
Medium BBb and CC Tuba: Miraphone model 186, 187, 188 tubas; 181 F tuba
Large BBb and CC Tuba: Miraphone 1291 and 191; Meinl Weston 2155
1967 Mirafone 186 CC 5U Tuba 
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Re: Miraphone gig bags
The Miraphone gig bags are VERY nice, no doubt, but if you want a top-notch gig bag that fits your piggy exactly, call Donna Altieri and have her make you one. Her gig bags are worth every penny, IMHO.
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