Miraphone 289 BBb Tuba

[rperrym]

Has anyone played this horn? I have the opportunity to try one out, and I was hoping to get some other input on the horn. I did a search on this forum, but did not get many comments. I suppose it is not a very popular/common horn.
I would appreciate any thoughts on those who have played one.
Thanks,
Rick

[bort]

This guy is playing one.

[rperrym]

That's the one. Thanks for the video. What I do like about the one I am trying out is the valve position, very comfortable and I like the tuning slide access. It also drains very well. Much different sound than my 1291, so I am not sure I could get used to that. But, often times I have to spin the 1291 to get all the water out, which is not getting any easier for a 65 year old.
Thanks for all the input so far.
Rick

[rperrym]

Thanks Dave.

[Tom]

Little to add other than to say that this is one tuba that I've always wanted to try but have never even seen in person.

I think that I would really like it.