This horn, I am selling for myself.
The horn was bought new in February 2020, immediately before the Covid shutdown, for use in a group I was playing with--great timing, huh? So it does not have a lot of mileage on it. These horns generally play well, though I do prefer this instrument over the others I have played.
The tuba would be in mint condition but for two dings in the bell (thank you, clumsy horn player who tipped over a music stand...but I digress...). A good repair person could minimize the impact. They look much more severe in the photos than in real life, as I needed the right lighting to make sure they could be seen.
The tuba is in Austin TX, and I am currently looking for a buyer who can pick it up locally. I'm asking $8,300, and it comes with your choice of the very nicely form fitting Miraphone gig bag, or a Cronkhite bag (both are in excellent condition).
Mike
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Miraphone 1281 Petruschka for Sale SOLD
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Re: Miraphone 1281 Petruschka for Sale
Probably the best of the Piston F tubas.
A dent hammer with the business end covered up by polishing cloth, and then probably going over with a roller with wax paper on it would take care of those two spots.
A dent hammer with the business end covered up by polishing cloth, and then probably going over with a roller with wax paper on it would take care of those two spots.
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Re: Miraphone 1281 Petruschka for Sale
This tuba looks great in person, and Mike makes it sound wonderful. It has great intonation and a rich full sound with a solid low end.
John Morris
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Re: Miraphone 1281 Petruschka for Sale SOLD
I’m glad this sold, because I was really tempted.
John Morris
This practicing trick actually seems to be working!
playing some old German rotary tubas for free
This practicing trick actually seems to be working!
playing some old German rotary tubas for free