Vintage King “3B Concert Silver – Sonic” Trombone
Vintage King 3B Trombone with Sterling Silver Bell.
Model Number: 1403-S
Serial Number 389801 Crafted in 1964
Bore: Large .508
Case – Original, in great condition!
3 B Trombone Background:
The H. N. White King 3B Concert model was designed to meet the special requirements of the professional dance, recording, and symphony artist. The special large bore and 8-inch bell were adopted only after exhaustive tests convinced us that this combination of bore and bell would produce the full, rich-bodied tonal characteristics we were seeking.
The H. N. White Company’s reputation for making the very best professional trombones is well-known. . The 3B’s has an easy upper range, perfect intonation, brilliant tonal qualities that you will not find in similar horns from the same era! Simply put this is one of the best trombones ever made.
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For sale by The H. N. White Collection (www.hnwhite.com). This magnificent Trombone with its solid sterling silver bell section, is the last of the great trombones made by The H. N. White Company. The body of the Trombone is in great shape and has almost no scratches. . There is no corrosion on the inner slides or anywhere on the horn. The slide operates smoothly and super fast. There are no dings. Even the counter weight is in perfect condition! All slides are stamped with the appropriately with matched serial numbers.
The lacquer is 98.998% perfect, there is one scratch on the bell (shown in the pictures),
This Trombone has been serviced and reconditioned by our tech and is in fantastic condition and is ready to play. The HN White 3B Silver – Sonic trombone plays like no other trombone and its range is simply amazing!