Re: Looking for ST. Pete or Miraphone 186


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Posted by tubalew on November 12, 2000 at 22:35:45:

In Reply to: Looking for ST. Pete or Miraphone 186 posted by Used horns? on November 12, 2000 at 14:55:14:

You mention needing a horn to take to college. If you are planning to major in tuba, you really should get a CC. If you are not going to be a tuba or music major, but will be playing "recreationally" there is no reason not to get a BBb. Look in the archives for discussion of the St. Petersburg tuba. Between the Miraphone and St. Pete there is no question that the Miraphone is a better horn.

You also don't say how you have "narrowed it down." In my opinion, the best way to choose a tuba is to actually play on it. And I mean not just one like it, but the exact horn you intend to buy. If you can't do that, at least find a good dealer near you and try out samples of different models. They should also be able to help you find the right horn for you. Don't make a decision just on a horn's specs.


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