King1135?

Dan Schultz · Post by **Dan Schultz** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:28 am

Does anyone know how these play? I've never had one in the shop.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/King-1135-Bb-Tu ... 4abd86ab50

Pappajohn52 · Post by **Pappajohn52** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 2:59 pm

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.

Dan Schultz · Post by **Dan Schultz** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:29 pm

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!

Frank Ortega · Post by **Frank Ortega** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:19 pm

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

Pappajohn52 · Post by **Pappajohn52** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:24 pm

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.

Pappajohn52 · Post by **Pappajohn52** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:26 pm

Thinking about a wheelie bag for my Besson. Any experience with one?

J.c. Sherman · Post by **J.c. Sherman** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 9:50 am

I'll be the one with the differing opinion; I can't stand the sound of these. Yech!

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