Re: Clash of the miraphones


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Posted by Mark Wiseman on November 28, 2002 at 10:02:43:

In Reply to: Clash of the miraphones posted by Kyle Cabral on November 27, 2002 at 21:47:49:

I haven't played a 1295, but I know it is a much larger horn than a 186. Presumably, in larger groups, you should be able to hold your own better with the 1295. Also, if you like the 186, but would prefer a larger horn, you should consider the Miraphone 188.

As for pistons vs. rotors... Clearly, the current trend among professional orchestral tubists is in favor of pistons. And, as Joe says, the trend in the 70's was for rotors. There will be a couple of phenomenal tubists come along in a few years that prefer rotors, and the trend will swing back that way. I'd pick which ever feels best to me (rotors).

Mark "Miraphone fan" Wiseman



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