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I'm considering posting a King 1241 4 piston valve tuba but honestly don't know what a fair price would be. It's in good shape, no major dents and about 95% lacquer. So...what would a fair price be?

What is the number & nature of the bells?

Pictures?

Condition is everything. But.... to give you a range (with respect to condition):

With a recording bell only - $800 - 1,400.

With an upright bell only - $1,000 - 1,600.

With both bells - $1,600 - 2,600 (add $200 if it's a 19" bell instead of a 22" bell).

Add $75 - 100 for each case.

Just a wild guess based on what I might list it for.

Thanks for the thoughtful replies. I have two bells, both 21 1/2 inches which I assume is the same as the 22 inch mentioned. I guess it's all in how you measure it. I have a case for the body of the tuba and for the upright bell, but not the recording bell. The recording bell is also a little darker lacquer than the tuba and upright bell. I'm a newbie so I don't have a hang on posting the pics yet. Hopefully I'll figure it out soon.

I've recently bought two King 1241 tubas.

Silver plated, good condition, both 22" bells, cases for everything, required repairs: $1500 + $300 in repairs = $1800

Laquer, fair condition, 22" upright bell, no cases, playable as-is: $1150

Several recording bell Kings have been passed by on ebay for ~$1000 recently.