Posted by js on December 16, 2002 at 09:03:26:
In Reply to: Mirafone 188 serial # posted by Harry Lipshits on December 16, 2002 at 00:25:31:
The differences between the 186 and 188 are definite - but difficult to describe in writing. The 188 is just a little shorter and the bell and all of the branches of the 188 are fatter around. The best way to make sure is to locate a local 186-CC and do a visual comparison.