WTB: King 3BF+ (SS is even more better)

ttf_Ryebone · Post by **ttf_Ryebone** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:34 am

Just got a response from Chicago Music Store that the King 3BF+ they are selling online is only $8K. Are these really that precious? or are there more earth bound examples available without the unobtanium price tag...still looking anyway

ttf_DaveAshley · Post by **ttf_DaveAshley** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:45 am

"only" $8K???

These are easy to find for anywhere from $1000 for one in well-used but perfectly playable condition to $2000 for one that looks like it just rolled off the assembly line.

$8000 is ridiculous!

ttf_DaveAshley · Post by **ttf_DaveAshley** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:47 am

I just noticed that it's a 3B+

Still too much. Be patient, and one will pop up at a reasonable price.

ttf_John McKevitt · Post by **ttf_John McKevitt** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 8:55 am

I couldn't sell mine here on TTF for $1100.
VERY LITTLE INTEREST
80'S VINTAGE- GREAT PLAYER

ttf_keybone · Post by **ttf_keybone** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:31 am

I just heard that silver is up 12% this year!

ttf_MikeBMiller · Post by **ttf_MikeBMiller** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 9:57 am

I got a non SS 3BF on Ebay earlier this year for $700. And it was in mostly good shape.

ttf_Exzaclee · Post by **ttf_Exzaclee** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:40 am

Chris Klimchek has a 3BFSS on sale for $1200. Right now it's on the Vintage Trombones FB page.

ttf_Ryebone · Post by **ttf_Ryebone** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 10:49 am

Yes, we are in discussion. But I didn't know a 3bf+ even existed until I began this search...in a bit of a quandary now

ttf_wgwbassbone · Post by **ttf_wgwbassbone** » Sun Jun 25, 2017 1:40 pm

$8000 is beyond ludicrous.

ttf_wgwbassbone · Post by **ttf_wgwbassbone** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:54 pm

There's one for sale now here on The Forum!!

ttf_DaveAshley · Post by **ttf_DaveAshley** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 5:00 pm

Well, there's the 3B, and then there's the 3B+, which is a .525 bore.

ttf_BGuttman · Post by **ttf_BGuttman** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 8:22 pm

Note that the 3B+ is currently not made with F-attachments. The Model 2125 came as a straight or F-attachment. I believe they stopped making the 2125 in the late 1990s (I tested an Anniversary 2125F Silver Sonic).

The 2125F is not a real substitute for a Bach 36B; it sounds "smaller". More like a slightly larger 3B.

I agree with everybody else. For $8,000 it should come from a famous player and be in pristine condition. That's almost 6 times what they normally go for.