Posted by Rob P-M on May 09, 2002 at 21:46:58:
In Reply to: 1936 King rotary? posted by Hal Render on May 09, 2002 at 10:18:23:
I also remember seeing one of these at Dillon's in 1996. It was a good player, but awkward. Had the stand with it.
From the King 1938 Catalog:
Model No. 1280 King Rotary Valve Symphony Model Orchestra Bass
Specifications:
Build in BBb, four valve model. Diameter of bell, 22". Size of bore: Medium bore .687 or can be furnished in the large bore .750. Weight 22lbs. Height overall 66". Width across instrument at valve section: 14 1/4". Length from bottom bo to mouthpiece position: 37 1/2". Furnished complete with stand as standard equipment.
I really need to scan my old King, Conn and York catalogs into *.pdf files.