Pre-Owned Miraphone CC1291 Professional 5-Valve 5/4 CC Tuba - Silver Plate (Ex-USAF)
For sale is an absolute powerhouse of the professional low brass world: a pre-owned Miraphone 1291-5VC Series 5-Valve 5/4 CC Tuba, serial number 9038920. Handcrafted in Waldkraiburg, Germany, the 1291 is universally praised by professionals for its unique ability to produce the massive, room-filling voice of a 6/4 tuba while maintaining the comfortable, compact physical profile and agility of a 4/4 instrument.
What makes this specific horn truly exceptional is its history, it is an Ex-USAF instrument, meaning it was vetted and meticulously maintained by military technicians to perform at the highest national level. We see these go to serious collegiate performance majors, professional orchestral musicians, and top-tier wind ensemble players who need an instrument that does it all.
The "CC1291" Advantage
- Massive 5/4 Voice, Compact Frame: The unique taper and 18.5-inch bell provide a broad, dark, and enveloping sound that easily anchors a large orchestra, yet the horn is exceptionally responsive and surprisingly easy to handle.
- Silver-Plated Finish: The factory silver plating not only looks stunning under stage lights but also adds a highly desirable layer of brilliance, core projection, and a slightly quicker response to perfectly balance the darkness of the large bore.
- 5-Valve Piston Design: Features a .835-inch (21.2mm) large bore piston valve block (4 pistons + 1 rotary 5th valve). The pistons offer a lightning-fast, smooth action that many players prefer for technical agility, while the rotary 5th valve provides impeccable intonation control in the lowest registers.
- Ex-USAF Pedigree: You are getting a top-tier professional instrument that was built, vetted, and maintained to perform flawlessly under pressure for a premier military ensemble.
- The Fleming Setup: Even great used tubas need a master technician's touch. Our expert in-house staff has fully inspected and precision-adjusted this horn.
Condition Report & Shop Prep
- Finish (Cosmetics): Good Professional Condition. The silver plating is largely intact and looks fantastic. It shows normal, honest wear, minor surface scratching, and character from military and professional use, but possesses a great aesthetic and is completely stage-ready.
- Body: Structurally Solid. As is expected with tubas of this size, there may be some minor surface-level dings, but there is no major structural trauma.
- Mechanics: Stage-Ready. The valves move incredibly fast and hold excellent compression. The slides pull freely. It plays brilliantly right out of the box.
- Accessories: (Note to Wes: Please add if a hard case or Miraphone gig bag is included here!)
Specifications
- Brand: Miraphone
- Model: CC1291 (1291-5VC)
- Serial Number: 9038920
- Key: CC
- Size: 5/4 (Compact Profile)
- Bore: .835" (21.2mm)
- Bell: 18.5" (470mm) Upright
- Valves: 5-Valve Front Action (4 Piston, 1 Rotary)
- Finish: Silver Plate
- Provenance: Ex-United States Air Force (USAF)
- Condition: Pre-Owned / Good Professional Condition (Fully Shop Adjusted)
Why Choose Fleming Music?
Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and accurately represented before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
For the most competitive pricing, financing options, or to discuss a trade-in, please contact us directly!
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