Ancient King on CL

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paulyg
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Ancient King on CL

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https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/msg/d/ ... 51629.html

Looks like the engraving refers to plated inners. Kinda neat.
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Re: Ancient King on CL

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Post 1908 (that's the invention date for the double brace although the patent date is 1913). This one looks High Pitch. In a modern ensemble it would be pitched in "B natural". Case looks pretty grim.

I own two of these: one High Pitch and one Low Pitch. The High Pitch one needs some work. The Low Pitch one is VERY uncomfortable to hold. Also, it's a little flat with the tuning slide all the way in. Daily player? No. Interesting as a piece of history? Yes.
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