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I've been wanting to see if I still knew how to play for quite some time.  However, tubas aren't the cheapest thing on the block.  So, when I came across this old Miraphone, playable and in my price range, I picked it up.  Is there somewhere I can find information on it's date of manufacture, etc.?  It plays beautifully.  I have to be careful not to shake the rafters.

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Hmm, looks like I did something wrong.  I thought I had answered this question, but it must not have gone through.  Sorry about that.

I remember it because I was encouraging you to go ahead and shake those rafters!

I also suggested checking on my WEB site at:  http://www.horn-u-copia.net/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?board=mirafone

There you will find the information and links that we have collected on Miraphone.  

Enjoy

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Kenton Scott

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Please note: My area is BRASS instruments, not other wind, string or percussion instruments. I will provide information on antique, obscure and out of production BRASS instruments. 1) Please don't ask for evaluations, I'll not provide them on this site. 2) I am often asked very similar questions, so I'd invite you to first check on Horn-u-Copia.net. Much of the information I have garnered about this topic, I have posted on this WEB site.

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I perform in several historical bands, have informally researched the area, repair brass instruments, and operate a Forum dedicated to the topic at http://horn-u-copia.net

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B.S. Ed, M.S.

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