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King1135?
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:28 am
by Dan Schultz
Does anyone know how these play? I've never had one in the shop.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/King-1135-Bb-Tu ... 4abd86ab50
Re: King1135?
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 2:59 pm
by Pappajohn52
Hi Dan,
They play a lot like the 1140 with the obvious difference of the valve position. Nice for Jr. High or if you just like the size of a 3/4.
Re: King1135?
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:29 pm
by Dan Schultz
Pappajohn52 wrote:Hi Dan,
They play a lot like the 1140 with the obvious difference of the valve position. Nice for Jr. High or if you just like the size of a 3/4.
I'm thinking of the day when I get to old and weary to lug my current artillery around!
Re: King1135?
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:19 pm
by Frank Ortega
I always thought that an F tuba based on that design would be awesome. Particularly the small bore size. Of course, I wouldn't condone a cut that big, but a redesign like the Yamaha 621 line? I'd check it out!
My two cents
Frank
Re: King1135?
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:24 pm
by Pappajohn52
I know what you mean. I wimped out and played a 3/4 King for a few years when I wasn't doing a lot of tuba work, just a small brass ensemble w/ my Canal Fulton band. OK in a pinch for light work. I picked up a nice satin silver 1967 Besson upright 3 V compensating. 3V comp cuts down the weight over a 4V with spot on intonation and great tone.
Re: King1135?
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:26 pm
by Pappajohn52
Thinking about a wheelie bag for my Besson. Any experience with one?
Re: King1135?
Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:50 am
by J.c. Sherman
I'll be the one with the differing opinion; I can't stand the sound of these. Yech!