Demo Miraphone BB1291-4V BBb Tuba (SN: 9145252)

Used Demo Miraphone BB1291-4V BBb tuba (SN: 9145252) in lacquer, no case. 18.5" upright bell and 4 front action pistons of .835" bore.  Takes standard American shank mouthpiece.  Someone put a dent in the back of the 2nd branch while play testing.  

With its large bore the Bb tuba 1291 possesses an even and light response, even at a pianissimo dynamic, maintaining excellent intonation in all registers. Particularly in the lower range, the sound is extremely open and centered. The free-floating leadpipe supports the voluminous, clear and focused sound. The smooth and quick action of the piston valves allow for precision and perfect handling.