Miraphone 481C M Elektra F-Tuba
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The Miraphone 481C M Elektra is a top-tier F tuba, built for serious orchestral players and soloists who demand the very best. The construction and valve action are superb, providing a rich, resonant tone with incredible projection. This is a true professional instrument – expect to pay for it, but the quality is undeniable.
Product Description
- Miraphone 481C M Elektra F-Tuba
- F Tuba
- Size: 5/4
- Body and bell made of brass
- Nickel silver lead pipe
- Nickel silver set
- Bore: Ø 19.60 - 21.20 mm
- Bell Ø: 420 mm
- Height: 960 mm
- Weight: 8.80 kg
- 6 Rotary valves - valve arrangement 4 +2
- Conical rotary valves
- Minibal ball bearing linkage system
- Clear lacquer finish
- Including Miraphone TU28 mouthpiece
PROS
- • Exceptional brass tone with remarkable projection and warmth
- • Minibal linkage offers incredibly smooth, responsive valve action
- • Nickel silver leadpipe contributes to a quick, focused response
- • Robust, conical rotary valve design ensures reliable, quiet operation
CONS
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players
- • Relatively heavy, demanding physical endurance for extended playing
- • 6-valve configuration might be overkill for some playing situations
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Key Features
Bore Size
19.60 - 21.20 mm
Bell Size
420 mm
Material
Yellow brass body and bell, Nickel silver leadpipe & set
Valves
6 Rotary valves (4+2)
Finish
Clear lacquer
Weight
8.80 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 4+2 valve layout allows for more complex passages and extended range compared to a standard 4-valve tuba, but it requires more precise finger coordination.
The clear lacquer is durable, but it's still advisable to regularly clean and polish it to prevent wear and maintain its appearance over time.
The Minibal system minimizes friction and slack in the valve assembly, leading to faster, quieter, and more consistent valve action—essential for demanding performance situations.
