I started collecting them when I bought an old King 1240 tuba, some years ago. Early instruments have a lion's head near the serial number and are marked.
King tuba's King tuba's 1240, 2340 and more Here you'll find pictures of King tuba's with their. It's about the many lives a tuba can live. I started collecting them when I bought an old King 1240 tuba, some years ago. A wonderful instrument. The King Bbb 1240 is the older style of the 2340 three valve tuba.
1241 and 2341 are the corresponding four valve types. White started building trombones in Detroit in 1894. In 1909 he moved to Cleveland. The name 'King' came from the then well known trombonist Thomas King, who participated in the development of the new instruments. The 1240/1241 production ceased at serial number 780899; 2340/2341 production started at serial number 780901, in June 1980. At least, that's what Conn-Selmer authorities told. From 1987 to 1995, the serial numbers have a prefix: the prefix number plus 50 gives you the year of manufacture.
From 1996 to 2000, '5' preceeded the serial number. From 2001 onwards the prefix was dropped. More serial numbers at Early instruments have a lion's head near the serial number and are marked The King. Before 1918 the engraving read simply as 'H. In 1918 the company was incorporated and 'Co' was added to the engraving. In September 1964 the King logo was updated to the crown that is still used today.
After 1965 (from number 426000 onwards) all horns were made in Eastlake, Ohio and engraved King Musical Instruments. Go to the pictures. Go to the pictures.
Go to the. Go to the If you want to see your King tuba added, please me a picture and the serial number. If you want to correct or comment, please me also.
Earlier Antique cornet H.N. WHITE “King” Cleveland Ohio with original case. Serial number 2265.
Instrument itself is in pretty nice condition. No real dings or dents.
Few rubs marks scratches throughout. Keys do rebound but 1 slower than other 2. Case is pretty rough.
Splint and splintered up on the edge above the center latch appears to have been forced open at one time. All Latches do work. Missing carry handle. Used item shows evidence of use and handling. Item in photos is the item you will receive.
Free shipping. 30 day return policy. White, King Upright Baritone Horn S/N 75177 Vintage Antique. This horn is being sold in as/is condition and is being sold as such. There are some parts missing from the valves and possibly other areas.
I cant be certain as to what parts are missing so please see all photos as they are part of the description. The insturment measures 28 1/4' when standing upright and the bell measures 10 7/8' in diameter. It has a Vincent Bach Corp Mt. Vernon mouthpiece. If you have any questions please dont hesitate to ask.