Interesting Miraphone 184

[Euphtub]

Has anybody tried this horn at Baltimore Brass?

http://www.baltimorebrass.net/pic.php?id=1302" target="_blank

I'm very interested to know how well in tune it plays and how it sounds.

[Euphtub]

Can anyone see any potential problems with this horn—bell configuration?

[bort]

The bell is so short, I wonder if there's room for your head?

[UDELBR]

I'd seen an identical instrument being modified at the Meinl-Weston factory about 1995; maybe it's even this axe. I was told it was intended for use in a pit (low ceiling).

[Euphtub]

It almost looks like a Miraphone "Piggy". That's why I'm curious. I've been looking to replace my King 2341 with a CC tuba. I need a compact horn, like the King. I teach about 50 private lessons a week, frequent masterclasses, play in a quintet, church orchestras, bands, jazz combos, orchestra pits, etc. I also have a Hyundai Veloster, so it has to be short enough to fit in my hatchback with my Willson 2900 euphonium. The 2341 and the Willson fit like a game of Tetris, so a new tuba would need to do the same. In my mind, that dictates:

Cerveny Piggy
Yamaha YCB-661
Conn 5XJ
B&S 3097

and this crazy Miraphone at BBC.

I like unique instruments. This seems like it would be either the biggest mistake or the greatest decision I ever made! lol

[tbn.al]

This may be the link.

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=23387&p=200181&hili ... er#p200181" target="_blank

[Euphtub]

I did some research after the suggestion. Probably not going to work for my needs.

Interesting idea, though.