Posted by richie on August 04, 2002 at 04:00:53:
Hello everyone,
I know the TubeNet gets all kinds of posts about this, but I'm in the phase of life where I'm trying to decide on which tuba to purchase, and I need help. I am currently playing on a Mirafone 186 5U CC tuba and I am about to begin my third year of college. I play in the concert band, orchestra, tuba ensemble, brass quintet, and I also do solo work. I have been thinking of either the Mirafone 188 5U, Meinl Weston 2145, or even the VMI Mel Cubertson 5198. I have a limited price range of preferably less than $6000 but I am willing to maybe go up to $7500 (It's tough being a college student). Any suggestions on which of these three horns might work best for me, or even another tuba that would be better. I appreciate your advice.