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Miraphone 186-4U Series 4-Valve 4/4 BBb TubaThe Miraphone 186-4U tuba is the world famous design that many makers use as a standard. The Miraphone 186 Pro Series 4/4 BBb Tuba is the world famous true powerhouse in the tuba world. This Miraphone 186 tuba features a .772 inch bore and 17.7 inch bell designed for excellent projection and intonation. The Miraphone 186 4/4 Pro Series Tuba is available in a professional version with nickel-silver slides and trim in lacquer with 4 valves (186 4U) or 5 valves (186-5U). Case NOT included. The Miraphone 186tuba is a standard of the industry and has a great history. Many bass trombonists prefer to play next to a Miraphone 186 as their first choice. The horn has a beautiful, rich sound that carries very well and the intonation is right on the mark. The instrument is comfortable to hold and play.
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This is an excellent horn, I have never played a tuba with a better sound! It has a rich and dark tone, both a superior high and low range. I have researched and played a number of horns, but found this tuba to play exceptionally well. The intonation is great and easily better than almost any other tuba on the market. I would recommend this instrument to anyone who is dedicated to playing long hours, or is considering a profession in music. I would also like to mention how well built this instrument is, with heavy metal and laquer, unlike many Cerveny horns that can be easily damaged or dented.
This instrument will provide you with a great full sound and a tonal center whether you are playing at the bottom ledger lines or on a date with "Peepo" up at the high end of the horn. Intonation within the horn is almost flawless once you adjust it to your specific playing style and embouchure requirements. The finish is superior and the dimensions are very easily handled by folks who are smaller in stature. WWBW had the instrument is stock and it was shipped in a very timely manner by freight; packaging was excellent for this German made tuba with enough Styrofoam peanuts to keep it safe on the crossing overseas.
As a young tuba player I have played on the tubas from the bottom of the barrel for most of my life. When it was time to claim my own tuba I was glad it was this one. For one just looking at a picture of this tuba will give you no evidence of its true beauty. Looking at this tuba just makes you say WOW. After you get through the beauty of this tuba the tone and quality is what will get you next. As they say you don't know what a really good tuba sounds and feels like until you've played a really bad one. So trust me when I say this tuba has one of the most amazing note ranges that you can find on a lower level professional tuba. Switching to this instrument has increased my playing by far. Another thing is that this tuba is also very durable for a pro-tuba. I've taken mine on the bottom of coach busses from state to state and it still plays like the first day I got it. Not to mention it takes temperature changes extremely well.
The Miraphone Pro Model 186-4U Tuba is a great instrument for many reasons. I have personally played one for the last four years, and attest to its comfort, playbility, its reliable service, and intonation. First, these instruments are priced within the reach of serious amateurs or working tubists who need a horn that meets the criteria I outlined above. In fact, the next equipment purchase I make will be this instrument with a factory installed fifth valve. These instruments are still made in Germany with quality materials and are solidly built. If taken care of, these horns can last a lifetime. For the money invested, you cannot do any better than this!
The horn is pretty flexible intonation wise. If you take care of the slides, you can tune valves 1, 2, and 3 while you're playing. Being a BBb horn, it maintains relatively accurate tuning throughout. The keys are silent and the action is very good; little movement is necessary to fully depress the keys. I have found one con to this horn and it?s just looks. The finish had some blemishes throughout the horn. The bottom had very thin clear coat causing it to be rough and I found several small black circles under the clear finish. Hardly noticeable though. This is a quality horn and deserves to be in your top considerations if it meets your price range.
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