Vintage King Eb Sousaphone Outstanding Playing Performance Super Rare

Description

Vintage King Eb Sousaphone Outstanding Playing Performance Super Rare
Serial Number:
283722
– Crafted in 1946.
Model Number:
1260 Eb.
Finish:
New Silver Plate.
Bore at Valves:
.687
Bell Diameter:
24"
Bore at Bell Joint:
5.5 Inches.
Weight:
21 Pounds.
Mouthpiece:
Yes, included are King tuning bit and upper mouthpipe.
Case
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Yes, new MTS (Not Pictured).
King Sousaphone Background:
KING sousaphones are famed for outstanding service, lasting construction and unexcelled playing performance.
These essential instruments are, in reality, the heart of the band, reinforcing the rhythmic pulsation without which no band can function properly.
Sturdiness and durability are two important considerations fin the construction of KING sousaphones.
We are keenly aware that due to their size and varied outdoor usage, sousaphones must be able to “give” and to “take it” as well.
Made of special gauge brass alloy, KING sousaphones are heavily reinforced for long-lasting and faithful service.
The sturdiness embodied in the construction of these models is a tonal characteristic as well.
A full section of KINGS produces a resonant, organ-like effect, which is of prime importance in adding the necessary depth and shading to balance the instruments of higher pitch.
--White Way News Catalog #18, 1951.
King Sousaphone Condition:
For sale by The H. N. White Company LLC this magnificent rare King Eb Sousaphone has been fully restored.
HN White King low brass is known to be among the best and this King Sousaphone is no different.
The finish is new silver plate.
All slides and valves operate smoothly.  No deep scratches, there are a few very small scratches and super small dings but most would not show up in the pictures.
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The finish is new silver plate (98.9% perfect).
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The engraving is crisp and clear.
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There are many very small scratches and some super small dings.
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There are no large dents.
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All of the slides are stamped with the appropriately matched serial numbers.
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The valves and are fast and responsive with no apparent loss of air pressure.
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All slides and valves operate smoothly.
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Included are new silver plated tuning bits and original upper mouthpipe.
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Comes with mouthpiece.
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Comes with new MTS case (not pictured).
Why buy new when you can have this Sousaphone at a fraction of the price of new and it has many playing years left.
We have spared no expense to restore this Sousaphone to the highest quality possible.
The Sousaphone sounds great with a full tone that you just don’t find in today’s instruments.
The H. N. White Company LLC:
The H. N. White Company LLC is dedicated to preserving history and restoring the world’s finest musical instruments to their original quality and beauty. We spared no expense to return our instruments to like new condition, which includes using parts that match original specifications and only highly qualified craftsmen.