1960’s Miraphone 186 5 valve cc. . Very nice warm sound- not overly bright like some of the 70’s and later ones. Very easy to play. Projects bigger and fuller than one would suspect. Very good pitch- I find it needs 1 and 2 for e in the staff etc. Has been gone through thoroughly- no real dents etc. Satin silver but a good amount of wear there. Dubro linkages but they seem solid and quiet.
I know these aren’t in fashion, but it is a solid, easy to play horn with very good pitch and sound. Comes with a bag (not great, but still a bag). In Chicago/Milwaukee. $5,650. I would also consider trades (with cash going either way as appropriate) for a rotary f tuba such as a B&S symphonie, gronitz, others considered. Shipping at buyers expense
SOLD 1960s Mirafone 186 CC 5 valve - trades considered!
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SOLD 1960s Mirafone 186 CC 5 valve - trades considered!
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joshwirt
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Re: 1960s Mirafone 186 CC 5 valve
BUMP for an AWESOME tuba!!
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kathott
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Re: 1960s Mirafone 186 CC 5 valve
Great instruments - can you narrow down the date with a (partial) serial number?
ex. 12XX
thanks,
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ex. 12XX
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jimgray
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Re: 1960s Mirafone 186 CC 5 valve
Sweet looking horn! I have a 4v from this era and it is fantastic. If I didn't, I'd be buying this...
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bort
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Re: 1960s Mirafone 186 CC 5 valve
That thing looks like hell.
I bet it plays awesome!
I bet it plays awesome!
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Matthew Gaunt
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Re: 1960s Mirafone 186 CC 5 valve
Thanks all for the kind comments. It really is an excellent tuba
Serial number is 21xx
Serial number is 21xx
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Matthew Gaunt
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Re: 1960s Mirafone 186 CC 5 valve
Bump - some nice messages but no movement yet
interested in trades for f tuba...
interested in trades for f tuba...
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Re: 1960s Mirafone 186 CC 5 valve - trades considered!
BUMP for a great horn!
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cherrm1
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Re: 1960s Mirafone 186 CC 5 valve - trades considered!
Do you have additional photos? and, would you consider trade for compact 4/4 CC?
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