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Bob M
User ID: 2052144 May 11th 10:59 PM
Any opinions out there on King Zephyr Baris from the late 50s to mid-60's?

What are their strengths and weaknesses

Bari Martin
User ID: 0721754 May 12th 12:14 PM
The bari man in my group has one and played it for about 10 years, only resting it because he bought a low A. These baris play great and have a huge vintage sound. This model formed the basic platform for the Super 20 bari, and I don't think there's much, if any, difference in them from a practical aspect.

Jeff Brody
User ID: 1285974 May 12th 8:45 PM
You get that big vintage bari sound at a price
considerably below equivalent Mulligans and 12M's.
I agree with Bari Martin that there is much similarity in the sonic qualities of the super 20.

willi
User ID: 8506593 May 14th 3:42 PM
My King Z Bari tends to be pretty flat, I'm always pulled out to the max to get in tune, mouthpiece hangs there like a cigarette in James Dean's mouth. Otherwise, I like it pretty well, but have never played any other bari.

MusicMan
User ID: 0464054 May 14th 3:50 PM
I used to play on a beat up former school King Zephyr. The horn, even though in terrible condition, played very well. The only reason I sold it was because it wasn't worth the cost of an overhaul and I found my current Big B.

Bob M User ID: 2052144	May 11th 10:59 PM Any opinions out there on King Zephyr Baris from the late 50s to mid-60's? What are their strengths and weaknesses
Bari Martin User ID: 0721754	May 12th 12:14 PM The bari man in my group has one and played it for about 10 years, only resting it because he bought a low A. These baris play great and have a huge vintage sound. This model formed the basic platform for the Super 20 bari, and I don't think there's much, if any, difference in them from a practical aspect.
Jeff Brody User ID: 1285974	May 12th 8:45 PM You get that big vintage bari sound at a price considerably below equivalent Mulligans and 12M's. I agree with Bari Martin that there is much similarity in the sonic qualities of the super 20.
willi User ID: 8506593	May 14th 3:42 PM My King Z Bari tends to be pretty flat, I'm always pulled out to the max to get in tune, mouthpiece hangs there like a cigarette in James Dean's mouth. Otherwise, I like it pretty well, but have never played any other bari.
MusicMan User ID: 0464054	May 14th 3:50 PM I used to play on a beat up former school King Zephyr. The horn, even though in terrible condition, played very well. The only reason I sold it was because it wasn't worth the cost of an overhaul and I found my current Big B.