Posted by David Holben on July 28, 2003 at 17:44:22:
This horn is STILL missing!!! Stolen in Long Beach, CA. Pawn shop searches fruitless. Most likely to be sold to a music store somewhere in the West.
Everyone (esp. school teachers and instrument repair shops), PLEASE keep an eye and ear out for:
Silver Miraphone 186 5 Valve CC tuba Serial #13729
Factory Silver plated - only 1st valve is vented - some plating wearing off first valve key from use, some dents and scratches.
Attached was a PT-88+ mouthpiece. Distinguishing diagonal "nick" on outer rim of mouthpiece. Some scratches on shank from use.
If you purchased a sliver CC Mirafone post June 5th, 2003, CHECK the serial number!
If found, contact me at (562)-708-0390 or tubadave(AT)earthlink.net