I think 1971 is the year of the tuba, find out the serial number. It is probably a 186, 188's did not start production until early 80's(around serial number 12,000) Sounds like a good deal.
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The music store guy needs to get out a bit more. That's the going rate for a four-valve BBb Miraphone 186 of that vintage in really good condition.ehstubes2006 wrote:It is in excellent condition. The horn has 5 rotars and would be like a 188. The laquer is worn around the bottom but otherwise it is in excellent condition. The man put all mini ball linkage and had the 5th valve converted to a thumb valve from a left hand valve.
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Re: 1971 Mirafone Tuba
Sounds to me like the music store guy wants to kill the deal and sell you something himself. $3000 sounds like a steal to me.ehstubes2006 wrote:I took it to a local music store and they appraised it at $2000. Is $3000 a reasonable price?
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