Miraphone 186 Tuba

Old World Craftsmanship

Meets Modern Technology
A combination of technology and tradition gives Miraphone its reputation as a
first-class brass instrument manufacturer. Miraphone brass instruments fuse
old world tradition, craftsmanship, and modern technology while adhering to the
highest standards. The craftsmen at Miraphone are also musicians who can play
the instruments they build. Finished Miraphone instruments are tested using
computer-aided analysis to insure that intonation, sound, and tone character
are up to Miraphone standards before they leave the factory.
Miraphone was built on a tradition of European craftsmanship following the second
World War. A small group of expert artisans from Czechoslovakia had emigrated to
Waldkraiburg, Germany without much more than their skills and a few instrument
repair tools. In 1947, with a dream of doing more than just repairing and restoring
instruments and actually building their own, they created the Miraphone company
with the name constructed from Mira, meaning to reflect and phone, meaning
a sound-transmitting device.
With a demand for high-quality brass musical instruments increasing at the time,
Miraphone expanded sales to the United States and gained worldwide recognition.
Tuba legends like Roger Bobo and R. Winston Morris helped spread the Miraphone
name with musicians.

Miraphone 186 Tubas

For schools and musicians on a budget, Miraphones 186 series of tubas is a

wonderful choice. The 4-Valve Miraphone 186-4U, for example, is the BB tuba
other designs are compared to. A powerhouse in the tuba world, the Miraphone
186 has a beautiful, rich sound that really carries, with centered tone in both the
high and low ranges. In fact, this Miraphone tuba has one of the broadest note
ranges that you can find on a value-priced professional tuba.
From the musicians perspective, the Miraphone 186 Tuba is comfortable to hold
and reliable to play. Quality construction means the keys are silent and easy to
movetheyre fully depressed with very little movement. The Miraphone 186
Tuba feels solid, reflecting its German craftsmanship and heavy, quality-metal
construction.
The size of the Miraphone 186 Tuba makes it easy for even smaller tubists to
handle. Its .772" bore and 17.7" bell give the 186 tuba excellent projection and help
to center its intonation. The Miraphone 186 4/4 Pro Series Tuba is available in a
professional version with nickel-silver slides and trim in lacquer with 4 valves (186
4U) or 5 valves (186-5U).
Brass rotary valves, nickel-silver leadpipe and wreath, and a Miraphone
TU29 mouthpieceall made in Germany by the skilled hands of Miraphones
craftsmenadd to the 186 tubas value.
Even after youve gotten over how impressed you are with the construction of the
Miraphone 186 and its beautiful lacquer finish, youll remain appreciative of how
its priced to remain within the reach of both serious amateurs and working horn
performers. For the money invested, you cant do better than a Miraphone 186
Tuba.

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