Re: Miraphone 191 on ebay


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Posted by Lew on August 03, 2001 at 19:18:07:

In Reply to: Miraphone 191 on ebay posted by Bruce H on August 03, 2001 at 10:00:17:

As you can tell from the other posts, different people will have different reactions to the same horn. I have never played a 191, but the consensus has been generally very positive from those who have and have posted here. $3500 seems like a very reasonable price, but only if the horn works for you. If you haven't tried one I would suggest not buying, although at $3500 you should be able to resell it without losing money as long as you are willing to wait a few months. High end BBb tubas take longer to sell than CC's because BBb tubas in the US are purchased by amateurs and schools.

Compared to the 186, the 191 is shorter with a large bell and bore. It is supposed to have a fuller, darker sound, and be more open playing.


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