| Alexander 163
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Professional 5/4 rotary CC tuba custom made in Mainz,
Germany.
.808" bore, five rotary valves, yellow brass with a gold brass bell.
The bell is made the old fashioned way, a large hand-hammered piece
of brass finished with a triangle seam (see photos). This method of
production requires a lot of skill and is considered a superior way
to build a bell flare. It doesn't get much
classier than an Alexander tuba. Older Alex's have had a
questionable reputation for good intonation, however this one is
most excellent. The sound of this horn is a classic orchestral tuba
sound. The rotors are fast and smooth. The response is almost
immediate and the tone is pure and rich with a powerful sonic
quality. Check
out the amazing details and hand engraving in the following pics.
Most players who stop by the shop find this to be their favorite
large CC tuba.
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$13000 |
| Gronitz PCM
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4/4 four piston, one rotary valve tuba, silver plate or lacquer.
Recently becoming one of the most sought after model tubas. Well
rounded and able to be used in most situations, orchestral or
chamber. All handmade in Hamburg Germany with terrific
craftsmanship. In stock in lacquer or silver plate. |
$10500 lacquer $11400 silver |
| Gronitz PCK
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Large 6/4 five valve piston CC, Kaiser Model, similar to the
Yorkbrunner, silver plate. Alan Baer won the New York Philharmonic
position on this model tuba. Gronitz tubas are handmade in Hamburg,
Germany in a small shop. Each valve, crook and bend is hand
fit on the horn. One of the best CC tubas you can buy. Despite
its large size, it's easy to play and is a very versatile tuba.
Shown below in silver plate.
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$12300 lacquer |
| Josef Lidl 701
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This 3/4 size four rotary valve tuba is compact but has excellent
projection and a very full sound for its size. Includes
compact hard case. Made in the Czech Republic, this is an
excellent first tuba for the student who prefers the ergonomics of a
medium size horn, or for the jobbing player needing a smaller BBb
tuba for pit orchestra, chamber music, or stand-up work We
have one BBb and one CC model on order. CC is in stock, BBb
will be available in one month. This is a great little tuba,
excellent low range, beautiful tone, good pitch, big sound for a
small horn, very light and resonant. Includes hard case.
This is a great buy for a compact tuba.
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$4000 |
| USED
Meinl Weston 2145 |
Used, CC tuba, large 4/4, excellent condition, some minor tuba dents
and regular wear from use. Terrific player, good intonation, solid
low register. All yellow brass with nickel trim. 4+1 valve combo.
Comes with a gig bag. USed, A- condition |
$6000 |
| Miraphone 186
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This is a
classic compact 4/4 rotary valve CC tuba from Miraphone. We often
sell this to players looking for a reasonably priced professional CC
tuba, which is often their first tuba purchase. While its a full
4/4 size, it has a compact body and a 17.7 medium sized bell. This
is the same bell diameter as the 188, but has a smaller throat and
bottom bow. This provides a more clear, centered tone, a better
defined sound at lower volumes, and makes this a versatile tuba for
smaller as well as larger ensembles. This latest incarnation of the
186 CC has a nickel leadpipe to prevent corrosion, absolutely silent
valve linkages, a flat whole step tuned fifth valve, and has lyre
and carrying strap attachments. The horizontal tuning slide design,
like that on the 188, can be a spit catcher, but the advantage is
the ease of moving the tuning slide with your right hand, even while
playing (open notes only please). Valve bore is .772 (19.6 mm),
which is the same as the 188. Includes TU21 (C3) mouthpiece, which
has a medium diameter with a deeper cup, and works well for this
instrument. It is sold without case, but will fit well in an MTS
case or a Cronkhite gig bag.
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$7300 |
| Miraphone 188
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This is a
classic design large rotary CC tuba from Miraphone. This model has
been popular for professional orchestra players for many years. The
great Tommy Johnson often used a 188, as do some of his colleagues.
The 188 is made of yellow brass with nickel trim, nickel leadpipe,
and nickel bell kranz. Included are lyre and carrying strap
attachments. Though it uses any of the parts from the similar 186,
this horn has larger bows and bell, allowing a broader sound with
less barking, a broader dynamic range, and a more open low range.
Also, the pitch is better, with an in-tune open E and first valve
D. We always offer this instrument with five valves in the right
hand, to satisfy the orchestral player who needs ease in playing the
very low range. New fifth valves in Miraphone tubas are tuned to
the industry standard flat whole step. This particular tuba, about
which I write, has a new linkage on the fifth valve, custom made for
us, to shorten the throw. All the valve linkages are totally
silent. No noise. The nickel leadpipe is a new feature on this
horn. Earlier versions with the brass pipe were vulnerable to
corrosion, because storing the tuba on its bell would allow water to
pool in the lead pipe and corrode it. The nickel pipe should have
no such trouble. While piston CC tubas seem to get all the airplay
lately, we still sell quite a few rotary models, and this 188 is a
best seller. Compared to other German models, the price is
reasonable, it still has a following in the professional world, and
there is a liveliness of tone and projection due to the rotary setup
that is hard to find elsewhere. For a larger rotary CC, it has a
compact body for easy transport, and a very nimble feel. If you
have to do everything on one horn, this is a contender. This tuba
has a medium 17.7 (450 mm) bell flare with kranz, and a
medium-large .772 (19.6 mm) straight bore through the rotors. It
includes a TU23 (C4) mouthpiece, which has a wider diameter cup with
a medium depth bowl for a fast response on this larger horn. It is
sold without case, but will fit well in an MTS case or a Cronkhite
gig bag. The 188 is also available in all gold brass, which gives
an increased dynamic range, and a warmer, broader sound, with a
minor decrease in projection and coarseness of attack.
Both
styles are currently sold out. However, we can
order you another. Call for current pricing.
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$7800 |
| Miraphone 1291
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Professional 5/4 four front piston, one rotary, lacquer. Terrific new
model CC tuba from Miraphone. Great intonation and a beautiful sound
make this a great all around CC tuba. Big mellow tone, nimble, easy
slotting, big low range.
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$8500 |
| Miraphone 1292
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Same as above 1291, but with a medium size nickel leadpipe. Four pistons, one rotor, lacquer.
This is the Alan Baer New Yorker model. 0.772 - 0.835''
conical bore, 18.5" bell |
$8900 |
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