Hopefully, a student or colleague will recognize the description of this 1976 horn. Actually thought it was perhaps an early 188. Seems so much larger than a silver 186 I had in the early 80s. Would love to have that one back!

Serial number is directly below the engraved Mirafone triangle. Front side of the bell.

Yeah, it’s fun to think that maybe he put a few notes in it for me!

Hello, A year ago I purchased a 1976 Mirafone 186 5U tuba- SN 10109. It is rumored to have belonged to Sam Pilafian. The valves are vented, brass color with a raw brass inner bell. Previous owner purchased the horn at Dillon Music, or directly from Sam. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

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