King 1241 4-valve: quick flip

[The Big Ben]

Interesting methodology. It will take a few years of playing before the young student realizes how good of a horn he has. Glad there is a bloke who can get him what he needs.

[Three Valves]

I’d be “happy” if my property tax were that low again...

I can’t fathom how you pop those bows off and back on again in a matter of hours.

[The Big Ben]

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...Do any of you care about seeing it?

Of course. Pictures are always good. Pleeeezz?

[tofu]

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[roughrider]

Pictures, please!!

[MN_TimTuba]

"When I nod my head, you hit it."

[MN_TimTuba]

Just make sure there's a difference between a "nod" and a "shake". You know, like the difference between p and mp dynamics in a tuba section.

[roweenie]

They are fine instruments.

My first tuba (that I owned personally) was a 1241 (I'm guessing that's the one with the curly-cue 3rd valve wrap) - I bought it as a junior in High School, on the advice of my teacher Don Butterfield (he actually recommended a 1240, and anyone who knew or studied with him will commiserate), but I wisely overruled that concept.

I owned that horn even before I owned my own car.

I played that horn through 3 years of conservatory (eek, a 4 valve BBb with a detachable bell - times sure have changed). The first piece I confronted as a freshman in the orchestra was the overture to Die Meistersinger (talk about pressure!)

IIRC, I paid $1800 for it, new with two cases, from the factory (I also seem to recall that I waited several months for delivery) - I mowed a LOT of lawns, washed a LOT of cars, and delivered a LOT of newspapers to make it happen, too

[The Big Ben]

That's a nice looking horn. It will sound as good as any and better than some. Thanks for the pictures. I have a 1241 and always like to compare. It looks better than mine!