Miraphone 497 Hagen M Bb-Tuba
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The Miraphone 497 Hagen M is a truly exceptional tuba – a workhorse built for serious orchestral and solo work. Hagen’s voicing gives it a rich, dark tone that cuts through an ensemble beautifully, and the build quality is simply impeccable. This is for the advanced player who demands the best and appreciates a traditional, powerful sound.
Product Description
- Miraphone 497 Hagen M Bb-Tuba
- Bb Tuba
- Size: 6/4
- Brass body and bell
- Nickel silver set
- Nickel silver lead pipe
- Bore: 21.20 mm
- Bell Ø: 480 mm
- 4 Conical rotary valves
- Minibal ball joints
- Spiral spring pressure mechanism
- Height: 1010 mm
- Weight: 11.00 kg
- Clear lacquer finish
- Incl. mouthpiece
PROS
- • Exceptional resonance thanks to the carefully drawn bell profile
- • Minibal joints ensure exceptionally smooth and precise valve action
- • Spiral spring pressure provides remarkably consistent and responsive intonation
- • Nickel silver accents elevate both aesthetics and tonal complexity
CONS
- • The considerable weight demands significant physical stamina for extended playing
- • The premium-priced nature makes it inaccessible to many aspiring tuba players
- • The Hagen M voicing leans towards a darker tone, limiting versatility in brighter ensembles
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Key Features
Bore Size
21.20 mm
Bell Size
480 mm
Material
Yellow Brass body, Nickel Silver accents
Valves
4 Conical Rotary Valves
Finish
Clear Lacquer
Weight
11.00 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hagen M has a noticeably darker, more focused sound than, say, a 180th Anniversary model, emphasizing a more 'German' tuba tone.
Miraphone's rotary valve design is renowned for its reliability; the Minibal joints minimize friction, but regular maintenance is still crucial.
A mouthpiece with a slightly darker, more open cup will best enhance the Hagen M’s rich tone and projection – something in the 3X or 4X range is a good starting point.
