Posted by SHS Tubamaster on August 24, 2003 at 20:24:27:
In Reply to: Mirafone tubas (cc) posted by Andrew Finster on August 24, 2003 at 08:53:25:
Most(like the 186CC-5V, 188-5V) of the Miraphone CC rotary horns are known for great intonation and fine playing. Since you didn't specify any particular model, I'm assuming your son wants the 186. The good-easy to find, 50 years or more of the existence of the design, and the fine playing characteristics of these horns make them one of the preferred CC horns for students. But-easy to find does not make them cheap(upwards of $5700 for a new 188, maybe $5000 for the 186. Also, out of curiousity, does your son-
Have professional aspirations?
Take lessons?
Have a horn?
If so, what?
Try wwbw.com for the 186, 188, and 1295 CC horns. Roger Lewis, at extension 2266, can help with this.
SHS"plays a 187, and finds it superior to most"Tubamaster