No shock this sold quickly.

I remember the early days of eBay, these rare 6/4 Yorks would fetch $10k or so.

Caveat emptor

If my chops had come back to life, I’d have definitely jumped on one of these 186s. That’s in addition to having kept the piston horns in my signature around. My first horn was a 186 in Bb. I’ve owned a 188. One of the best horns I ever played was a 186 in C that was 4v. Both the 186 and 188 are grea ...

@Tgsmith02, is your current tuba a YBB-321?

The YBB-621 is a nice 3/4 compact instrument. Those can be found used under $5k. Fairly expensive new, nowadays.

There’s also the Mack Brass version made in China:

https://mackbrass.com/tu422l-3%2F4-bbb-tuba

Mac2020 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 27, 2025 12:34 am I inherited a tuba and wanted to know what model and tear this tuba is

Mirafone
14028

Is the markings on the tuba

That’s the serial number. You’ll need to provide photos.

If you like the Bach rim, a 12 and 7 are larger than the 18. Different cup shape than the Helleberg, but it seems to work fine on rotary tubas. When I had a 188, my primary mouthpiece was the Bach 7. Good match.

Stokesnj wrote: ↑Tue Feb 18, 2025 3:34 pm W. Nirschl j870 5500 obo
Phoenix area
Can ship

You’ll need to provide a method of contact

That’s a really solid price. Definitely in the category where you’d have room to tweak it a bit with some smart changes and still have money leftover compared to other 6/4 horns of similar quality

Bump for @IsaacG! A well-mannered, hard working, and respectful young man.

Just to echo Wade’s comment. You’ll know a good 186 of that vintage after playing a scale. It won’t take long to figure out if you like it.

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MiBrassFS wrote: ↑Fri Nov 29, 2024 8:12 am Pretty neato! I’m thinking that bell was trimmed down.

I also think I’ve seen this tuba before…

It’s been around for several years and I’ve seen pics of it as well.

Very nice work done on this instrument.

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Odin was the nickname I had for my 2165. I remember playing early examples of the 2165 and the low register felt “tight” and/or a bit “dead”. When I bought the one I had, I was surprised as to how nice it was in the lower register compared to my recollection. I’m pretty sure it had something to do wi ...

Billy M. wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2024 11:11 pm Google Drive link does not work.

OP has now fixed it.

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Alexx wrote: ↑Mon Nov 11, 2024 12:55 pm Hello mate, how are you doing?
you should hit me up at alexbane505@gmail.com, I think I've got something for you if you're still interested in getting one

Seems suspicious.

Just saying.

(Note: no need to report the post as I approved it from the queue…)

I understand about the placement of the fifth valve lever, lots of people don’t like it. I’m lucky enough to have a hand that fits that set well.

I don’t know if I would swap out that fifth valve, especially if you think it’s dialed in as-is.