Fair price for a King 1241 tuba

[James Whitis]

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?

[Z-Tuba Dude]

What is the number & nature of the bells?

Pictures?

[Dan Schultz]

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.

[James Whitis]

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.

[Full Metal Ratchet]

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.