Columbus, OH: Miraphone 1291 BBb w/ lots of extras $6500

[arpthark]

https://columbus.craigslist.org/msg/d/c ... 79397.html

"Included along with the horn is a leather gig bag with shoulder straps, Miraphone mouth piece, instrument stands (free standing and chair stand), duplicate valve springs, felts and pads, extra tuning slide (to raise pitch), cleaning equipment, stand light."

[matt g]

Why are those 1291 ferrules so plain?

Looks like a decent deal. Someone is getting out of the tuba playing business altogether, it seems.

[arpthark]

Why are those 1291 ferrules so plain?

Looks like a decent deal. Someone is getting out of the tuba playing business altogether, it seems.

Kinda Holton-ish in the plainness.

[matt g]

Yeah, or like the MW 21x5 series horns.

That quick spin on the lathe can’t cost that much money.

[York-aholic]

Lack of grooves/ ornamentation on the ferrules is for better aerodynamics.

[arpthark]

Yeah, or like the MW 21x5 series horns.

That quick spin on the lathe can’t cost that much money.

Well, they charge per each revolution.

[bort2.0]

Why are those 1291 ferrules so plain?

THANK YOU! That bothers me so much, too. Worst part of the tuba when I owned it, especially compared to a nice 188 which has all kinds of fancy little adornments. Maybe AB didn't want anything fancy when he designed it?

Although, plain ferrules allowed for the NYC skyline engraving on the MW2000. I would love to get my hands on one of those someday.

[DonO.]

This is a screaming deal! Bargain even if it only included the horn, but then all those accessories! Kudos to whoever scoops this up.

I kinda like the plain ferrules! Understated elegance.

[bloke]

It can't possibly be any good, because it doesn't have that asymmetrical upper bow. Pass.

[DonO.]

It can't possibly be any good, because it doesn't have that asymmetrical upper bow. Pass.

????????
Please explain.

[bloke]

sarcasm