Upright Bell for King 1241

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Upright Bell for King 1241

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Besides finding a used bell are there any reasonably priced options for an upright bell for a King 1241? I like the recording bell but would like to have an upright.
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Re: Upright Bell for King 1241

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I once owned one that someone had made from a chinese "clone" 186. So it was a bit of a "stovepipe" bell, but I liked it.

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Tuba Tinker(Dan Shultz) and Sam Gnagey are good places to check with.Ed
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GregTuba79 wrote:I've been looking for one forever..good luck.
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Tubajug wrote:I once owned one that someone had made from a chinese "clone" 186. So it was a bit of a "stovepipe" bell, but I liked it.

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Hey, thanks for posting the pic! I like it.
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Re: Upright Bell for King 1241

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EdFirth wrote:Tuba Tinker(Dan Shultz) and Sam Gnagey are good places to check with.Ed

Thanks. I may do that!
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