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The Miraphone 186-4U is a four-valve rotary BBb tuba with a 17.7-inch gold brass bell and a .772-inch bore, built for professional and serious amateur players. It is the four-valve version of Miraphone's long-running 186, a compact upright tuba known for even intonation and a warm, centered sound. Compared with larger 5/4 orchestral tubas it is easier to hold and project in a wind band or brass quintet, and it costs less than Miraphone's top orchestral models. Owners tend to praise its tuning and build; some find the four-valve setup limiting for low register work that a fifth valve would cover.
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Lowest price we've seen: $12,599.00 on Nov 10 at Music & Arts. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 10.
Players describe the 186-4U as a reliable, well-built professional BBb with accurate intonation and a warm tone. Most criticism centers on the four-valve configuration and the care rotary valves require.