Miraphone 289 Opinions

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Miraphone 289 Opinions

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I have no experience with this model. What do you'll think?
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I own one . it is a fantastic tuba.
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John Packer 179b selmansberger solo 33.2
3/4 wilhelm Klier vb702 double bass ,
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Do you consider it top-heavy? That's the only real criticism I've ever read of the 289.
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Thanks Hal
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The 289 is not light. 41 inches tall, 18.5 inch bell . Top heavy ? Haven't noticed that in the 5 years that I've owned mine .It drains fantastically.Plays wonderfully .
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Miraphone 289 5v selmansberger symphony 33.2
John Packer 179b selmansberger solo 33.2
3/4 wilhelm Klier vb702 double bass ,
Jon Paul Martin german bow
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