Mirafone Eb on CL

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Mirafone Eb on CL

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http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/msg/3185118498.html" target="_blank

Someone could tell me about that model?

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183-4. Nice upper register, normal lower register oinks, a few funky pitches.
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Looks like fun, $650 is a good price.
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Don't count on playing much of anything below a 'D' on one of those. However.... that valve section can make a descent cimbasso. If the rotors are good... it's worth the money just for parts!
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TubaTinker wrote:Don't count on playing much of anything below a 'D' on one of those. However.... that valve section can make a descent cimbasso. If the rotors are good... it's worth the money just for parts!
Hmmm.... Bach marching baritone in the garage + Mirafone Eb valveset = Cimbasso :shock:
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I'll disagree a little...

They are nice; they have a "Alexander F Tuba" low range - on the same notes - but it's certainly workable. Best high G# on earth... not as massive as it's size would suggest, but mine is a very nimble beast. The sound is nice, but not OMG. Like every Miraphone I've played, good high range.

Haven't modified mine yet, but I might change the receiver out; mine's a small Euro shank.

Good poor-man's German F... and you can play low F. Too bad about the bell, though.

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