Hi all, I am looking for a King 1251 4-valve sousaphone. This is in their symphony line and has a .687 bore. Matte or bright silver finish with most of it in tact. A gold wash bell if possible. Ideally this instrument would have been made in the 1920s or 1930s.
I know this is a tall order as even the 3 valve 1250s are rare. However, I am hopeful someone has one or knows of one. I am not opposed to a fixer/upper if it is repairable.
Thanks,
Jeremy
WTB: King 1251 (4-valve) Sousaphone
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MrBasseyPants
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WTB: King 1251 (4-valve) Sousaphone
MrBasseyPants - jc
My three Kings: 2007 King 2341 | 1935 King Giant 1271 | 1925 King 1265 Jumbo (now with four valves)
...and a 1920s Columbia Tenor Sousaphone
WARNING: This tuba player has been known to get his groove on via bass guitar as well!
My three Kings: 2007 King 2341 | 1935 King Giant 1271 | 1925 King 1265 Jumbo (now with four valves)
...and a 1920s Columbia Tenor Sousaphone
WARNING: This tuba player has been known to get his groove on via bass guitar as well!
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Ltrain
- 3 valves
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Re: WTB: King 1251 (4-valve) Sousaphone
I *think* J. Landress Brass in NYC has one of these for sale at a good price.
Eastman 853 Eb ("Edith")
1963 King 1250 Sousaphone ("Jackie O")
Aguilar Amplification
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Founder, L Train Brass Band
1963 King 1250 Sousaphone ("Jackie O")
Aguilar Amplification
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Founder, L Train Brass Band
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Ltrain
- 3 valves
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Re: WTB: King 1251 (4-valve) Sousaphone
Never mind, it’s a Giant... but it sure is a badass horn https://www.jlandressbrass.com/shop/c/p ... 371753.htm" target="_blank
Eastman 853 Eb ("Edith")
1963 King 1250 Sousaphone ("Jackie O")
Aguilar Amplification
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Founder, L Train Brass Band
1963 King 1250 Sousaphone ("Jackie O")
Aguilar Amplification
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Founder, L Train Brass Band
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MrBasseyPants
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Re: WTB: King 1251 (4-valve) Sousaphone
That is a nice horn, but the price is insane!!Ltrain wrote:Never mind, it’s a Giant... but it sure is a badass horn https://www.jlandressbrass.com/shop/c/p ... 371753.htm" target="_blank" target="_blank
jc
MrBasseyPants - jc
My three Kings: 2007 King 2341 | 1935 King Giant 1271 | 1925 King 1265 Jumbo (now with four valves)
...and a 1920s Columbia Tenor Sousaphone
WARNING: This tuba player has been known to get his groove on via bass guitar as well!
My three Kings: 2007 King 2341 | 1935 King Giant 1271 | 1925 King 1265 Jumbo (now with four valves)
...and a 1920s Columbia Tenor Sousaphone
WARNING: This tuba player has been known to get his groove on via bass guitar as well!
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Kirley
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Re: WTB: King 1251 (4-valve) Sousaphone
Damn, that thing is super sweet. I agree on your description of the price!
Good luck on your search.
Good luck on your search.
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MrBasseyPants
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Re: WTB: King 1251 (4-valve) Sousaphone
That is a $3500 horn tops...maybe $4000....maybe.Kirley wrote:Damn, that thing is super sweet. I agree on your description of the price!
Good luck on your search.
I bought my 1271 Giant and the 1265 Jumbo (when it had 3 valves) for under that asking price.
Then again, they are rare....but the 1271 is an amazing horn.
jc
MrBasseyPants - jc
My three Kings: 2007 King 2341 | 1935 King Giant 1271 | 1925 King 1265 Jumbo (now with four valves)
...and a 1920s Columbia Tenor Sousaphone
WARNING: This tuba player has been known to get his groove on via bass guitar as well!
My three Kings: 2007 King 2341 | 1935 King Giant 1271 | 1925 King 1265 Jumbo (now with four valves)
...and a 1920s Columbia Tenor Sousaphone
WARNING: This tuba player has been known to get his groove on via bass guitar as well!