KING 2BSS value

[WGWTR180]

Hello Members! Trying to get a value on my King 2BSS.
Details:
Serial # 429xxx
Sterling sliver bell
Over all condition is very good to excellent.
Playing slide is a 9.5/10
No Dents. Gold wash in excellent condition

Any thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks!!!

[harrisonreed]

$1800

[WGWTR180]

$1800

Interesting. I would've thought more. What are you specifically basing your value on?

[harrisonreed]

I purchased an instrument of similar condition, earlier vintage, and with an F attachment (3BSS) not that long ago for more than that.

You can get an HN White 2B Silvertone from the 30's in immaculate condition for $3K, right now.

[WGWTR180]

I purchased an instrument of similar condition, earlier vintage, and with an F attachment (3BSS) not that long ago for more than that.

You can get an HN White 2B Silvertone from the 30's in immaculate condition for $3K, right now.

Ok well a 3BFSS is a totally different thing. 2B lovers, and there are a lot of them, are not interested in a 3B.
And 3K for a Silvertone is a LONG way from $1800. I'm guessing the vintage has more to do with it. Thx.

[Trevorspaulding376]

1800 is a solid real world estimate imo

Have bought and sold a few yea you could pay more or maybe sell more in a music store but second hand on a site like this or elsewhere 1600-2000 is probably the range and 1800 is a solid estimate

[harrisonreed]

I purchased an instrument of similar condition, earlier vintage, and with an F attachment (3BSS) not that long ago for more than that.

You can get an HN White 2B Silvertone from the 30's in immaculate condition for $3K, right now.

Ok well a 3BFSS is a totally different thing. 2B lovers, and there are a lot of them, are not interested in a 3B.
And 3K for a Silvertone is a LONG way from $1800. I'm guessing the vintage has more to do with it. Thx.

Yes, yours is not from 1937. Vintage is important.

But 2Bs and 3Bs generally price around the same, whether you like 3Bs or not. F attachment generally sells for more ... So if I paid more than $1800...

$1800. If you are "The Brass Exchange" or "Brass Ark" you maybe could get $2200 for the same horn.

[WGWTR180]

1800 is a solid real world estimate imo

Have bought and sold a few yea you could pay more or maybe sell more in a music store but second hand on a site like this or elsewhere 1600-2000 is probably the range and 1800 is a solid estimate

[MrHCinDE]

I was going to say $1800-2000 based since I paid a few hundred less than that for a 40s 2B Silvertone not that long ago. The gold wash on mine is pretty worn and there are other cosmetic imperfections, not making it any less of a player of course, but if yours is very good to excellent with intact gold wash it would seem a reasonable place to start and invite best offers.

[WGWTR180]

I was going to say $1800-2000 based since I paid a few hundred less than that for a 40s 2B Silvertone not that long ago. The gold wash on mine is pretty worn and there are other cosmetic imperfections, not making it any less of a player of course, but if yours is very good to excellent with intact gold wash it would seem a reasonable place to start and invite best offers.

Thanks.

[harrisonreed]

Another data point for you:

https://thebrass-exchange.com/content/k ... -1939-nice

[WGWTR180]

Another data point for you:

https://thebrass-exchange.com/content/k ... -1939-nice

That's a beaut!!!

[harrisonreed]

Yeah the engraving on it is ridiculous