Mirafone v. VMI


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Posted by Doug on December 09, 1999 at 23:20:48:

Hello.

I have just received a used mirafone 186 (BBb) on approval. I like the sound it has, but there are several problems:

1) The first valve slide is STUCK. Most probably by corrosion, but there are also two dime sized dents on the slide receiver.
2) There are dents all over the lead pipe.
3) The main tuning slide is all but caved in right on the bow.

The horn is being offered for $2600, but for the cost to repair the above problems, would it be wiser to look into the VMI 2103 that sells new for $2995? Ive never played one of these but posts on this board have given it good ratings. I have palyed the Jupiter 592L model, and liked the sound on it, and its really cheap (in terms of cost).

So i guess what Im saying is:
a)What is your opinion about the VMI 2103?
b)Is the Jupiter 582L a good horn in terms of durability and is it worth $1800?
c)Should I stick with the mirafone or just ship it back?

Thanks in advance
Doug


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