187 Series 4-Valve BBb Tuba With Hard Case
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The Miraphone 187 is a 4/4 BBb tuba with four rotary valves, a .772-inch conical bore and a nickel-silver leadpipe and bell wreath. Its faster-expanding taper gives a bigger, darker sound than the 186, closer to a Kaiser tuba, while the Direct Valve Stroke linkage keeps the action quick and smooth. It has been a school and ensemble favorite for decades and comes with a hardshell case. Buyers wanting a compact 4/4 horn with a broad, dark tone will find it a strong value against pricier 5/4 and Kaiser models.
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Owners and band directors treat the 187 as a dependable ensemble tuba with a dark, projecting sound and smooth valves. Most praise its tone and build for the money; some find it heavy and less nimble than smaller horns.
This package includes the Miraphone 187 Series 4-Valve BBb tuba and a hardshell case. The Miraphone 187 4 Rotary Valve 4/4 BBb Tuba is an exceptional horn for ensemble work. The 187 features a.772" conical bore with a quicker expansion to allow the tuba to have a bigger, darker sound. The 187 also features a DVS (Direct Valve Stroke) valve linkage to provide quick, smooth action, plus a nickel-silver bell wreath and leadpipe for centered tone and exact resonance. The Miraphone 187 is available in lacquer (187 4V) finish. This tuba has been one of the favorite of bands and individuals for over 50 years. The 187 is similar to the pro 186, except the taper on the conical section grows faster and larger, to produce a bigger, fuller and darker sound similar to that of a Kaiser tuba. Now with improved linkage and intonation, plus a body of heavier brass and valves makes the 187 one of the best tubas on the market for the money invested.