SOLD: Miraphone 1291-5U Series 4/4 BBb Tuba

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SOLD: Miraphone 1291-5U Series 4/4 BBb Tuba

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Up for sale is a Miraphone 1291-5U Series 4/4 BBb Tuba that is in excellent playing and cosmetic condition.

The tuba recently had an ultrasonic cleaning. Price includes a hard-shell case and a mouthpiece.

FEATURES
• Model: 1291-5U
• Key: BBb
• Size: 4/4
• Bore: 0.835"
• Bell: 18.5"
• Bell Position: Upright
• Number of Valves: 5
• Valve Position: Front
• Valve Type: 4 Piston and
1 Rotary
• Valve Material: Brass
• Nickel Silver Leadpipe
• Case: Yes
• Mouthpiece: Miraphone
TU33
• Finish: Lacquer

$5,500 plus shipping.
Local pick-up is available.
Tuba is located in Springfield, MA 01129
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Re: Miraphone 1291-5U Series 4/4 BBb Tuba

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Great price!
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Wow. That's cool. I never knew that the piston version had the same bore as the rotary version. :smilie8:
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bloke wrote: Wed Mar 06, 2024 6:57 pm Wow. That's cool. I never knew that the piston version had the same bore as the rotary version. :smilie8:
Yeah. The valves are far apart!
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