Reverb: Miraphone 188

[hrender]

https://reverb.com/item/77070043-miraph ... 19-lacquer

[bort2.0]

https://reverb.com/item/77070043-miraph ... 19-lacquer

I bet that tuba plays and sounds awesome.

I wish I could...!

[Mary Ann]

$750 shipping. I guess they learned a lesson along the way. Too tall likely to fit in a Uhaul Grand Wardrobe box that worked fine for the 184.

[dp]

what a shame that big pretty bell's been bashed!

[jtm]

$750 shipping. I guess they learned a lesson along the way. Too tall likely to fit in a Uhaul Grand Wardrobe box that worked fine for the 184.

It's not too tall for a grand wardrobe box. The bell is a little bigger than a 184's, but still fits in the box. It's pretty tight to be able to fit two layers of packing in there, though.

[bort2.0]

$750 shipping. I guess they learned a lesson along the way. Too tall likely to fit in a Uhaul Grand Wardrobe box that worked fine for the 184.

It's not too tall for a grand wardrobe box. The bell is a little bigger than a 184's, but still fits in the box. It's pretty tight to be able to fit two layers of packing in there, though.

When I shipped my 188 down to Texas, that's how I did it.

Yes, it's a little tight, but no issues.

[Mary Ann]

It was about $350 to ship the 184 via UPS and it arrived unscathed, both times. I even re-used the box.

[Sousaswag]

This tuba plays very nicely. Somebody should be happy with it. The damage makes me sad. As I said before, I detest bell damage.

However, it’s a nice player. It’s also located a stone’s throw away from my house. If I had more disposable income it’d be mine.

[arpthark]

stone’s throw

Is that how it got that dent in the bottom bow? Quit throwing rocks at tubas!

[bloke]

Those are very good, but the old sheet metal ones from the early '80s that were made of yellow brass were the best ones,
in my view .

These days, that's a good price, it looks like they've adjusted their pricing for the damage.

[tofu]

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[Dents Be Gone!]

I agree, guys. This is the way to go.

[bloke]

I have a service that I offer to brass players which involves tying a nylon cable to their instrument and swinging it around in a circle really fast, whereby the centrifugal force aligns all of the molecules in the instrument. They all play better and the valves and slides work better after I do that. By the way, I require everyone who gets this molecular treatment to first have me chemical clean their instrument, touch up their slide alignment, and replace corks and felts.

[kingrob76]

make sure the nylon cable has been treated and aligned as well, otherwise it's just a waste of time.

[tofu]

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[bort2.0]

That is a good price & that damage sure wouldn’t bother me. Never heard of Mountain Man Music Shop. Arlington Hts is where the old Brass Wind was with Wayne Tanabe - they did great work until Yamaha lured Wayne away to NYC. Easy drive for me - must resist temptation.

I’m thinking you mean “Brass Bow.” They did do great work.

yes - Brass Bow - although the “Bow” side of it didn’t seem to stay in operation very long.

I mean, once you unwrap it...

[Matthew Gaunt]

... I have played this tuba a bit the last few days.....

I am not buying it, but not due to the condition or how it plays, just that my playing has drifted so that this is not the best option for me...

I think it plays quite well, and is a typical example of the modern version of these. Great pitch, even response etc....

I think the seller may be open to offers.

Also if shipping is needed I have great luck with
www.uship.com

One provider even put 3 feet of bubble wrap around a tuba!

[Matt Good]

I have a service that I offer to brass players which involves tying a nylon cable to their instrument and swinging it around in a circle really fast, whereby the centrifugal force aligns all of the molecules in the instrument. They all play better and the valves and slides work better after I do that. By the way, I require everyone who gets this molecular treatment to first have me chemical clean their instrument, touch up their slide alignment, and replace corks and felts.

I would love to see this!