Miraphone Elektra 6 Valve, Gold Brass, F Tuba

With the new “Elektra”, Miraphone has developed an F tuba that, due to its flexibility and versatility, has earned enthusiasm from soloists, symphony orchestras as well as from concert bands. The “Elektra” 481 embodies a centered, core-focused sound that remains unchanged at fortissimo as well as pianissimo. Obvious progress compared to its competitors has been made with the intonation of this F tuba. The unique design is such, that additional trigger and alternate fingerings are virtually no longer necessary for consistent pitch. The “Elektra” maintains an even and constant tone color with all fingering combinations. The tubist is now free to concentrate completely and undistractedly on the musical aspects of a performance.

Tuning  F
Intonation  443 Hz
Model  481C “Elektra”
Number of valves  6 valves (5R1L)
Size  5/4
Material in body  gold brass body
Finish  lacquered
bell diameter  420 mm (16,535 inch)
Material valve section  combined gold brass-nickel silver valve section
Lever system  spiral spring system
Rod  Miraphone minibal rod
Type of valve  vented valves for pressure compensation
Type of valve section  5th valve at the end of the valve section
Valve system  rotary valves
Valve lever position  long whole step on top
Bore of valve section  conical 19,6 – 21,2 mm (0,772 – 0,835 inch)
Lyre holder  without lyre holder
Strap ring  without strap ring
Mouthpiece  TU28
instrument total height  960 mm
total weight  8.80 kg