Re: Re: Re: Re: Miraphone 186-5U and 188-5U


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Posted by Bryan on March 18, 1999 at 01:44:47:

In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Miraphone 186-5U and 188-5U posted by Clint on March 17, 1999 at 18:15:26:

According to an old booklet (1978) put out by Mirafone, here are the specs.

188
Not listed
186
Bell 16.5", Bore .778", Height 40"
185
Bell 15", Bore .740, Height 39"
184
Bell 14.5", Bore .705, Height 38"

I have both a 186 and 185 (late 70's) and enjoy them both. They are NOT the same horn and have some very different characteristics. The 185 has a more compact sound which works very well for quintet. The 186, though a very fine quintet horn, works well in larger situations and has a somewhat more mellow sound. For me they are the most comfortable horns I've played, something that matters when putting in the hours.



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