Posted by Roby Trotter on June 09, 1999 at 21:24:46:
In Reply to: Re: Miraphone Euphonium For Sale posted by Jan L on June 09, 1999 at 13:41:00:
Thanks to those of you who have emailed or posted inquiries or responses to
my bulletin board posting.
Several of you have asked specific questions, so I thought I would share
all questions and answers (other than price related questions) with all
interested parties.
1. Is the horn still for sale? Yes.
2. Where am I located? Knoxville, Tennessee
3. Is there a case? What is the condition of the case? Yes, it is the
original miraphone hard case made of wood, covered by black fabric/vinyl
material. The structure of the case is in fine shape, aesthetically,
the fabric covering is worn on some of the edges.
4. Is the horn have an oval tenor horn style body and bell? Yes.
5. What is the pitch? B flat.
6. Can I email digital images of the horn and case? Yes, I should be
able to do so by tomorrow (Thursday) evening.
7. What is the condition of the rotors (noisy)? The rotor action
seems tight. There is a slight 'click' on a couple of the rotors. I
bought the horn and case new and played the horn extensively for three
years while studying euphonium in the early '70's (solo, ensemble, concert
band, but not used for marching. It is a big euphonium and would not march
well in my opinion. I marched w/ a besson). While I have kept the
rotors and slides lubricated consistently over the years, the horn
has been played only very infrequently. I don't know if adjustments to
the rotors or just some regular use will quieten the rotors. You
will have to be the judge.
8. Can I be more specific about the condition of the
horn's finish (wear, scratches, dents, ...)? There are very minor
dents and scratches as you might expect after three year's of extensive use.
The lacquer finish is worn through in spots where you hold the horn
with your left hand. The finish on the plated rotor petals is worn
through on the first, second, and to a lessor degree on the third
rotors. This wear is the size of your finger tip where it rests on the
end of the rotor petal. Beyond that, I think you need to look at the
images and judge for yourself.
Finally:
If you can travel to Knoxville, I will be pleased to let you play the
horn and judge the intonation and rotor action for yourself. I will
email pictures to interested parties asap. Email me at rtrotter(AT)ibm.net
if you want to see them. I am willing to answer your questions to the
best of my ability, but ultimately, you are buying the horn as-is.
Again, thank you for your interest. Please let me know if I can be of
further assistance.