king 2268 euph (Baritone horn)

[ken k]

Howdy fellow tubenetters, this horn has been on ebay the last few months. the price keeps dropping as the seller relists it. I have half a mind to make an offer of $1000. It sure is pretty. I know they are not as popular as the upright valved style euphs but i have always liked the way the King Baris played. Their tone is a bit more centered than the larger bored euphs. I guess it is the trombone player in me, but iI prefer that sound. Does anyone have any experience with this model?

http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-4-Valve-S ... dZViewItem

ken k

[KarlMarx]

Tenor or bass tromb receiver?

[iiipopes]

You know, it's probably due to my background and my experiences, but for American concert band, and I repeat for section work in a traditional American concert band, I actually prefer the tone of the archtypical American "baritone" horn, as this one and its analogs of Conn, Olds, Reynolds, Martin, etc., whether bell up like this one or bell front, instead of what is now considered a standard euphonium for brass band or solo euph. To my ears the tone has both a little more focus and blend, playing with both brass and woodwinds, and a slightly more "horny" character because of its hybrid bore and construction that knits its niche better. YMMV.

[circusboy]

What iiipopes said.

I know that I've heard a recording with one of these (sorry I can't now remember the player nor title) and remember really liking the sound of it.

If I were to get a euph again, it would likely be the bell-front version of this King.

Looks like a really good deal. Let us know if you get it.

[druby]

I also like the sound of the American "baritone" for some concert band work. I play a "like new" Conn 24I Connstellation in my local community band. When I do professional wind ensemble gigs, I play a new Besson 2051-2 Prestige. I have played the Boosey & Hawkes/Besson horns since 1969, but also played the Conn 24I's throughout high school and into college.

Net, net...there is no perfect answer...each has its place. However, I will say that if you can get your hands on a nice Connstellation, I would prefer it to the King 2268.

Doug

[Rick F]

There's a 24I Connstellation on that auction site right now that looks brand new (re-lacquered). Has tuning slide kicker as well.

http://tinyurl.com/39bv8b