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1978 Miraphone 186 5v CC
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Re: 1978 Miraphone 186 5v CC
1960 186CC
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
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Re: 1978 Miraphone 186 5v CC
I just posted a FB link on a '62 BBb near me. Tempting...
1960 186CC
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
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Re: 1978 Miraphone 186 5v CC
Update -- sorted out all the rattles on this one. Part of the bell rim had come unsoldered, but the biggest culprit was the fifth circuit tubing was loose and buzzing on D and E. Fixed, plays great. Did some dent work on the big outer branches as well -- I wasn't able to get all of them through the guard, but it's a lot better now. I haven't been able to put this one down.

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Re: 1978 Miraphone 186 5v CC
That's awesome, but sssshhh! Don't let Rudy hear you say this!arpthark wrote: Tue May 26, 2026 11:51 am Update -- sorted out all the rattles on this one. Part of the bell rim had come unsoldered, but the biggest culprit was the fifth circuit tubing was loose and buzzing on D and E. Fixed, plays great. Did some dent work on the big outer branches as well -- I wasn't able to get all of them through the guard, but it's a lot better now. I haven't been able to put this one down.
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Re: 1978 Miraphone 186 5v CC
I think there's a place for two awesome CC tubas at arpthark's!
Glad you're enjoying your 186CC, I think I'll put the PT-15 in timeout and honk on mine tomorrow!
Glad you're enjoying your 186CC, I think I'll put the PT-15 in timeout and honk on mine tomorrow!
1960 186CC
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
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Re: 1978 Miraphone 186 5v CC
Trying to avoid the PT-15 I am.....but she's sitting in front of the 186. Strength needed.
1960 186CC
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
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Re: 1978 Miraphone 186 5v CC
I'm alternating between the 186CC and the PT-15. Wow, they feel so similar, the -15s just easier up high, and the 186 down low.
I think I've got a couple of winners!
I think I've got a couple of winners!
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1960 186CC
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
B&S 5099/PT-15
Cerveny 653
B&S PT-1
A bunch of string instruments
