Posted by Charlie Krause on August 19, 2001 at 20:34:38:
In Reply to: MW20 vs 18 vs Mira-182 ? posted by Steve Inman on August 19, 2001 at 15:19:07:
The MW 20 is a full size tuba like the 25 but with a 16 1/2 in bell. It is just as tall as the 25 with a different slide set up on the valves.
the 18 and 182 are very similar. Both will do the same and give you about the same sound.
I have sold the 182 to bass trombone players that double on tuba and use them in broadway shows.
If they are too small for you is a question that you will have to answer for yourself. Everyone has the sound they are looking for in an ensemble and you will have to see if it matches what you are looking for.
I think it both would be fine for groups under 45. The Miraphone 182 is heavy and has alot of braces and can take a little more volume.
you need to play them side by side.