A story I like is that the German players traditionally all play rotary instruments, and within the country, it's not "German enough" if you play a piston horn. Glenn Cronkhite also makes a soft case to fit, and Miraphone also offers a soft case by special order. This tuba is sold without case, but surprisingly, it's a great fit in the very tiny MTS 1205V hard case, which is made in Elkhart Indiana. Compared to a Gronitz, the Miraphone is less velvety, more centered, with more raw projection and a good bark to it. This is a medium-size, weighty tuba with a spectacular low range. The Petruschka is also compared to the Yamaha YFB822, but versus to the Yamaha, the Miraphone is also a slightly smaller and more focused sounding instrument. It compares very nicely with the Gronitz PF125, but the Miraphone is a bit smaller and heavier. 772"-.803" conical bore, vented valves, and a 16.5" bell. It has 4 valve front action pistons and a 5th rotor, a. Miraphone has designed an original piston F tuba that is heralded as one of the best F tubas.ever.
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