Alexander 163 Vs. Miraphone Bruckner

[Pakins51]

Has anyone played both of these horns and if so how do they compare? They seem to be a similar size, with the Bruckner maybe being slightly bigger. I’m referring to the newer Alex’s.

[PlayTheTuba]

Well the Bruckner plays really well. Easy to play, in my opinion, every register. The large bore and being between a 4/4 and 5/4 Tuba allows powerful players tob take advantage of them without being up. I actually preferred the Bruckner over the B&S 4197 (pt20p) but I personally think they're bigger than I would've liked. So I'm getting a 4097 (pt20)-rotary instead.

The used Alexander at this year's Army conference sounded nice. Didn't spend to much time with it though.

I believe Horn Guys has a brand new Alexander 163 for sale. I know technically they want to sell what they have but could be worth a call. And they also have a Bruckner too.

New Alexander 163 link
https://hornguys.com/collections/cc-tub ... -cc-tuba-1

New Miraphone 291 Bruckner
https://hornguys.com/collections/cc-tub ... ry-cc-tuba

Although, if 4/4 rotary CC is on your list, the B&S might be worthy enough to include it. Best of luck

[LeMark]

The Bruckner might be my favorite CC tuba, but I have to admit not having the chance to play many Alexanders

[bort2.0]

Bruckner is easier to play
Alexander sounds better

Otherwise think they're pretty different, and hard to compare.

[Sousaswag]

Horn guys has a VERY nice-looking 6v Alexander 163 for sale for less than a new Bruckner, I believe.

I’d buy the Alex and run with it just for the great deal and rarity/cool-factor. I’m sure it’s a great tuba. The Miraphones are great players too but as I’ve mentioned before I don’t like the upward-pointing leadpipe angle. You may disagree.

[Mary Ann]

Horn guys has a VERY nice-looking 6v Alexander 163 for sale for less than a new Bruckner, I believe.

I’d buy the Alex and run with it just for the great deal and rarity/cool-factor. I’m sure it’s a great tuba. The Miraphones are great players too but as I’ve mentioned before I don’t like the upward-pointing leadpipe angle. You may disagree.

Upward pointing leadpipe angle? That is actually what I NEED. Picture? I haven't seen ANYTHING but straight-out leadpipe angles on non-modified tubas.

[Sousaswag]

https://hornguys.com/products/miraphone ... -cc-tuba-1

https://hornguys.com/collections/cc-tub ... gold-brass

Look at the 7th picture down of the horn’s side view. Notice how the leadpipe bends upward towards the bell. It looks more pronounced on the Bruckner.

I owned one of these and while I liked how it played, I could never be comfortable with that angle being as tall as I am, I felt like I was looking down while I played.