Catalogue Tubas

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Valve Tubas
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Whoever considers
his own work art, is
captured by it throughout.
Eb Tuba Model 283
Norwegian Star
Until the forties of the last century the center of brass
instrument manufacturing has been Graslitz in Northern
Czechoslovakia. The instruments coming from this area
soon became famous all over the world with export being
of utmost importance. The end of World War II brought a
sudden end to 150 successful years worth of instrument-
making in Graslitz. The instrument makers were then
scattered all over the world.
Quality is a value that transcends time
Some of the Graslitz fugitives found their way to Bavaria,
Germany. Thirteen instrument makers founded the
Manufacturing Cooperative of Graslitz Instrument Makers
Ltd. in Waldkraiburg in 1946. They had only a few tools
in their possession and began with the repair of brass
instruments. Eventually they combined their rich and vast
knowledge and began to make their own instruments
under the new brand name Miraphone. This was the
beginning of a very successful venture, which continues
well into the twenty-first century.
The key to the quality of a musical instrument is in the
creators themselves. Their experience and skill as hand-
craftsmen influences each individual instrument. Not one
instrument leaves Miraphones production facilities without
being wholly convinced of its flawless quality. With this
credo, Miraphone has made a considerable contribution to
the world of bands and orchestras since its foundation in
1946, making it a priority to actively invest in the future of
wind music.
Instruments for people
that are in love with music
Both amateur and professional musicians have an intimate
relationship with their instrument. It means more to them
than just a piece of equipment.
This is also true for the co-workers at Miraphone in that
nearly every employee plays a brass instrument and shares
in the enthusiasm for wind music. Furthermore, Miraphone
strives to maintain an intense cooperation with renowned
artists worldwide in the researching and designing of new
ideas and innovations.
In this way we are able to create musical instruments made
by music lovers for music lovers.
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F Tuba Model 80 (4/4 style)
TECHNI CAL SPECI FI CATI ONS
rotary valve machine, 4 or 5 valves
bell diameter: 380 mm (14.961 inches)
nickel silver leadpipe on yellow brass body
gold brass leadpipe on gold brass body
nickel silver valve section on yellow brass body
combined gold brass - nickel silver valve
section on gold brass body
bore: 18,00 mm (0.709 inch)
spiral spring system
Miraphone Minibal linkage
adjustable thumb ring
water key
lyre holder
strap holder
mouthpiece TU05
clear lacquer
F Tuba Model 81 (5/4 style)
rotary valve machine, 4 valves
nickel silver trimmings on yellow brass body
bore: conical taper from 20,40 mm to
21,20 mm (0.803 0.835 inch)
water key
lyre holder
strap holder
mouthpiece TU27
clear lacquer or silver plate
OPTI ONS
consideration for individual wishes
OPTI ONS
5th valve operable by left hand
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F Tuba
Model 281
Firebird (5/4 style)
21,20 mm (0.772 0.835 inch)
vented valves for pressure compensation
5th valve as thumb trigger for the right hand
5th and 6th valve as trigger for the left hand
(4R/2L)
5th valve slide tuned at long whole step (1
1
/4)
6th valve slide tuned at long semi step (
3
/4)
water key
lyre holder (on 5th valve version)
strap holder (on 5th valve version)
mouthpiece TU23
OPTI ONS
5th valve as trigger for the left hand
(4 right /1 left)
(5 right /1 left)
3
/4)
1
/4)
nickel silver wreath
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The F tuba model 181 is a completely re-
designed version of the F tuba Premium.
A change in the taper of the rotary valve
machine allows for a more centered sound,
balanced intonation and an even response
in all registers.
21,20 mm (0.772 0.835 inch)
valve on leadpipe for long 1/2 step
(6th valve version)
water key
lyre holder (5th valve version)
strap ring (5th valve version)
mouthpiece TU27
OPTI ONS
(4 right /1 left)
(5 right /1 left)
3
/4)
1
/4)
F Tuba
Model 181
Belcanto (5/4 style)
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F Tuba
Model 381
Belcanto Solo (5/4 style)
The Miraphone F tuba model 381C Belcanto
Solo is a new development based on the
Belcanto F tuba which has enjoyed the
limelight over the last few years in Europe,
USA and Australia. This instrument is designed
especially for tuba players that prefer the
vintage F-tuba sound of the 60s and 70s with
its own personality and character traits.
The major difference in the F tuba model 381C
Belcanto Solo is that the bell and bottom
bow are manufactured from thinner brass
sheets, the wreath is nickel silver and the
leadpipe is soldered to the bell with the lead
pipe tubing wrapping directly around the
mouthpiece shank.
bell and bottom bow are made from thinner
brass sheets
gold brass leadpipe
leadpipe tubing wraps directly around the
mouthpiece shank
leadpipe soldered onto the bell
21,20 mm (0,772 - 0,835 inch)
valve on leadpipe as long half step
water key
mouthpiece TU27
OPTI ONS
(4 right/1 left)
(5 right /1 left)
3
/4)
1
/4)
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F Tuba
Model 1281
Petruschka (5/4 style)
Petruschka is the name of the front-action
F tuba with model number 1281. She is the
younger sister to the wonderfully successful
Firebird F tuba and made her debut at the
Musikmesse in Frankfurt in April 2009 as the
first ever piston F tuba to come forth from the
house of Miraphone. The Petruschka was
strictly assembled according to Miraphones
latest design guidelines consisting of a shorter,
more compact construction blue print. The
ergonomic proportioning with a height of
only 85 cm makes for effortless handling and
playability.
The integration of a wide bore valve section
lends symphonic potential and enormous
projection to the slimworking Petruschka as
evidenced by consulting the biggest concert
halls. The conical taper of the piston valve
system starts at 19.60 mm and opens to a full
20.40 mm through the 5th valve.
The 1281 F tuba Petruschka is a true all-
rounder. She can be blended easily into all
sorts of ensembles offering many options to
the tubist, and performs effortlessly and
determinedly in the biggest orchestras. For the
soloist, this instrument is a dream come true
leaving no wish unfulfilled.
piston valve machine
bell diameter: 420 mm (16,535 inch)
20,40 mm (0.772 0.803 inch)
4 piston valves, front action, 5th valve =
rotary valve as thumb trigger for the right
hand
1
/4)
conical tuning slide
easy access to valve slides
asymmetrically bent top branch
water key on tuning slide
mouthpiece TU27
OPTI ONS
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Eb Tuba
Model 283
Norwegian Star (5/4 style)
gold brass leadpipe
21,20 mm (0.772 0.835 inch)
water key
lyre holder (4 valve version)
strap ring (4 valve version)
mouthpiece TU17
OPTI ONS
5th valve as thumb trigger for the left hand
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Eb Tuba
Model 383
Starlight (4/4 style)
exchangeable gold brass leadpipe
bore: 18,00 mm (0.709 inch)
water key
mouthpiece TU21
OPTI ONS
exchangeable leadpipe in yellow brass or
nickel silver
individual length on 5th valve slide
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Eb Tuba
Model M7000 Ambassador (5/4 style)
piston valve machine, 4 valves
fully compensated
nickel silver leadpipe
wide leadpipe large
18,80 mm (0.709 0.740 inch)
top-action
water key on 1st, 3rd and 4th valve slides
lyre holder
strap ring
mouthpiece TU27
OPTI ONS
Eb Tuba
Model M7050 Ambassador (5/4 style)
piston valve machine, 4 valves
fully compensated
narrower leadpipe medium large
18,80 mm (0.709 0.740 inch)
top-action
water key on 1st, 3rd and 4th valve slides
lyre holder
strap ring
mouthpiece TU27
OPTI ONS
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CC Tuba Model 84 (1/2 style)
bore: 18,00 mm (0.709 inch)
water key
lyre holder
strap ring
mouthpiece TU21
clear lacquer
OPTI ONS
bore: 19,60 mm (0.772 inch)
water key
lyre holder
strap ring
mouthpiece TU21
clear lacquer
OPTI ONS
ST/KO version = brass body without
grooving, valve slides in brass
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CC Tuba Model 88 (4/4 style wide)
bore: 19,60 mm (0.772 inch)
water key
lyre holder
strap ring
mouthpiece TU23
clear lacquer
OPTI ONS
bore: 21,20 mm (0.835 inch)
water key
lyre holder
strap ring
mouthpiece TU33
clear lacquer
OPTI ONS
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CC Tuba
Model 291 Bruckner (5/4 style)
With the appearance of the CC tuba 291 Bruckner,
there is finally the offer of an equivalent rotary
variation to stand beside the Miraphone best-sellers
1291 and 1292 piston CC tubas. The CC tuba 291
Bruckner was planned and developed to be a
consequent complement to the 1291 series of
Miraphone CC tubas. The classical original model
for all contrabass tubas in compact styling has been
the 191 BBb tuba which served also as the sample
in the making of the Bruckner. This 5/4 CC tuba
(as well as the 1281 Petruschka) inherited the
asymmetrically bent top branch from the 1292 New
Yorker frontaction CC tuba. This time the concept,
however, was to connect the traditional sound of
German contrabass tubas in BBb with the popular
characteristics of a C pitch wished for by the brass
sections of international orchestras. The successful
combination of the wide flared 18.5 inches (470 mm)
bell, the conical bore of the 5th valve machine
(0.803 0.835 inches / 20,40 21,20 mm) and the
agile valve action will immediately grab the
undivided attention of the tuba tester. The clear,
full sound and instant response coupled with a
healthy portion of acoustic feedback to the player
earns the 5/4 CC tuba Model 291 Bruckner a
special reputation among the leading American
CC contrabass tubas todate. The 291 out of the
Miraphone Instruments family will undoubtedly
lend the CC tuba world a genuine novelty achieving
new heights and dimensions.
gold brass leadpipe
combined gold brass - nickel silver valve section
on gold brass body
bore: conical taper from 20,40 mm to 21,20 mm
(0.803 0.835 inch)
water key
gradually tapered tuning slide
asymmetrically bent top branch
mouthpiece TU31
OPTI ONEN
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CC Tuba
Model 1291 (5 valves, 5/4 style)
21,20 mm (0.772 - 0.835 inch)
front-action
5th valve as rotary valve
water key
mouthpiece TU31
OPTI ONS
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CC Tuba
Model 1292 New Yorker (5 valves, 5/4 style)
leadpipe medium large
21,20 mm (0.772 0.835 inch)
front-action
5th valve as rotary valve
water key
mouthpiece TU26
OPTI ONS
CC Tuba
Model 1293 (5 valves, 5/4 style)
exchangeable leadpipe: medium and
medium large
21,20 mm (0.772 0.835 inch)
front-action
5th valve as rotary valve, large style
water key
mouthpiece TU26
OPTI ONS
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BBb Tuba
Model 84 (1/2 style)
bore: 18,00 mm (0.709 inch)
water key
lyre holder
strap ring
mouthpiece TU15
clear lacquer
OPTI ONS
available in silver plate
available without nickel silver wreath
BBb Tuba
20,40 mm (0.772 0.803 inch)
water key
lyre holder
strap ring
mouthpiece TU15
clear lacquer
OPTI ONS
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BBb Tuba Model 87 (4/4 style wide)
rotary valve machine: 4 or 5 valves
bore: 19,60 mm (0.772 inch)
water key
lyre holder
strap ring
mouthpiece TU31
clear lacquer
OPTI ONS
availabe in silver plate
BBb Tuba Model 86 (4/4 style)
rotary valve machine, 3, 4 or 5 valves
bore: 19,60 mm (0.772 inch)
water key
lyre holder
strap ring
mouthpiece TU29
clear lacquer
OPTI ONS
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BBb Tuba
bore: 21,20 mm (0.835 inch)
water key
lyre holder
strap ring
mouthpiece TU33
clear lacquer
OPTI ONS
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BBb Tuba
rotary valve machine, 4 or 5 valves ergonomic
combined goldbrass - nickel silver valve
section on goldbrass body
21,20 mm (0.803 0.835 inch)
water key
lyre holder
strap ring
mouthpiece TU33
clear lacquer
OPTI ONS
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BBb Tuba
Model 98
Siegfried (6/4 style)
The Siegfried is a large orchestral 6/4 rotary
valve BBb tuba developed in the company of
Italian solotubist, Eros Sabbatani, and is best
suited for players who prefer an immense, yet
concentrated quantity of sound.
The trusted precision of Miraphones valve
system ensures optimal playability. The special
and newly designed 4th valve serves to
facilitate excellent response in the low range.
The body is manufactured from tailored, raw
brass cut-out sheets which guarantee evenness
and stability throughout all dynamic ranges
while maintaining a uniform core sound.
bell diameter: 500 mm (19.685 inch)
bore: 21,20 mm (0.835 inch)
mouthpiece TU42
clear lacquer
OPTI ONS
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BBb Tuba Model 1291 (4 or 5 valves, 5/4 style)
OPTI ONS
BBb Tuba Model 1272 (4 valve, 3/4 style)
19,60 mm (0.74 0.772 inch)
front-action
water key
lyre holder
strap ring
mouthpiece TU17
OPTI ONS
bore: 21,20 mm (0.835 inch)
front-action
5th valve as rotary valve, large style
water key
mouthpiece TU33
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BBb Tuba
Model M9000
Ambassador (5/4 style)
fully compensated
4 valves (3R/1L)
20,40 mm (0.772 0.803 inch)
top-action
water key on 1st, 3rd and 4th valve slide
lyre holder
strap ring
mouthpiece TU33
OPTI ONS
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Traunreuter Strae 8
84478 Waldkraiburg
Tel. +49 (0) 8638- 96820
Fax +49 (0) 8638- 82863
info@miraphone.de
www.miraphone.de
The Perfect Accessory for Extraordinary Instruments
Whether hobby or professional musician,
all wish to concentrate fully on their
musical performance and achievements.
Candidly Convincing: The Power Points of Miraphone
Distinguished technical know-how
Extensive handcraft knowledge held by
all personnel
Use of high quality, hand-selected and
proofed materials
Vast and individual selection
possibilities
Lifetime parts support
Close cooperation with professional
musicians
Excellence in Brass Made in Germany
Traditional German Craftsmanship
Traditional German Sound
All parts 100 % hand-made on the
premises in Waldkraiburg/Bavaria
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