1971 Vintage King 3B Concert Trombone with F Attachment OMG SN: 464914
Model Number: 1403 F Attachment
Serial Number: 464914 Crafted in 1971
Diameter of the Bell: 8 inches
Bore: .508 Large
Finish: New Baked on Transparent Lacquer
Weight: 3 Ibs and 1.5 ozs
Bell and Slide Lock: Yes
Case: Yes, Original King Coffin Case
Mouthpiece: None Provided
King 3B Concert F Attachment Trombone Background:
Designed to fill the need for a solid bass voice in the trombone choir. Note these features: 1).Large brass tone tempered 8" bell. 2). Slide pull to E adds entire extended range, including low B·F tuning attachment, separate from E pull, tunes F to Bb section. 3). Linkage on the F rotor is made of teflon, insures smoother action, eliminates noise. 4). Cushion spring in the first position permits shortening of normal slide position. --1968 King Trombone Catalog.
King 3B Concert F Attachment Trombone Condition:
For sale by The H. N. White Company LLC, this magnificent King 3B Concert F Attachment Trombone is the last of the great trombones made by the craftsmen of The H. N. White Company. This trombone has been fully restored. This trombone has new transparent baked on lacquer and looks amazing. Our baked on lacquer is one of our most durable finishes and will last a long time if taken care of properly and is just like what the company used back in the day. The body of the trombone is in great shape and has almost no scratches, there are a few very small ones but they would not show up in the pictures. The engraving is crisp for this era horn. The slide operates smoothly. All parts of the trombone are stamped with the appropriately matched serial numbers.
- The finish is new clear baked on lacquer which is now 99.9% perfect.
- The engraving is crisp and looks great.
- There are no large dents or small dings anywhere on the trombone.
- The inner tubes are original with almost no ware on them.
- The slide is a ten out of ten.
- The rotor works perfect its action is superfast.
- Comes with original King coffin case.
- Comes with original lyre (not pictured).
- Comes with King cleaning rod.
This trombone comes with its original King made coffin case. The case is in great shape. The exterior is in good shape. The interior of the case is also in good shape. All parts are in working order.
Every effort has been taken to return this trombone to perfect playing condition. If you are looking to improve your craft and sound then it is time to upgrade to the choice of professionals worldwide with a King 3B Concert F Attachment Trombone. This King 3B Concert trombone plays as good as it looks and is ready to play for another fifty years. The King 3B Concert Trombone plays like no other trombone and its range is simply amazing. This is the ultimate trombone for jazz ensemble work and orchestral venues.
The H. N. White Company LLC:
Mr. H. N. White’s vision to produce only the highest quality musical instruments was his legacy to the professional artist. For over seventy years H. N. White made King musical instruments were the highest quality and built to be acoustically correct. Today the company is owned by the third generation of the family and their purpose at “house of Kings” is unyielding dedication to preserving company history and restoring the world’s finest musical instruments to their original quality and beauty. No expense is spared to return our instruments to like new condition, which includes using parts that match original specifications and only highly qualified craftsmen.