Posted by Doug on June 22, 2003 at 17:25:59:
In Reply to: Miraphone census posted by SHS Tubamaster on June 22, 2003 at 16:57:33:
Older Mirafone 186 with S linkages and the 16.5" bell.
Conn Helleberg and Mirafone TU-29
serial number puts it at 1971, so it's old.
Back when it was my main axe, every note was in tune--no slide pulling at all. Sadly, I've lost that feature having gotten used to my other horn :-P
Doug "I know I should sell it, but I just can't part with it" G