Posted by TubaRay on April 09, 2003 at 16:20:04:
In Reply to: Re: Brook-Mays posted by Jim Merring on April 08, 2003 at 21:24:34:
In my opinion, the modern Miraphone 186 tubas as good nowadays as they ever were. The valves are probably better. The 186S is simply a cheaper horn, in both cost and quality. They are both good sounding horns. My personal opinion is that the Miraphone 186 is probably the most versatile instrument this is. I have owned a CC with 5 valves since I bought it new in 1974, and have performed in many, many different types of performances. I use it in brass quintet, band, tuba-euph, etc. I have even used it when playing with a symphony orchestra. It is not ideally suited for this and I might have a tough time getting the N.Y. Phil gig with it, but it is possible. I have never regretted buying it.
Ray Grim
The TubaMeisters