1949 Vintage King H. N. White 2B Liberty Trombone Top Player SN: 297642
Model Number: 1407 Tenor
Bell: 7.375 Inch Diameter
Finish: Baked on Transparent Lacquer Finish
Weight: 2 Ibs. 10 ozs
Slide Lock and Bell Lock: Yes
Counterweight: Yes, HN White made
Mouthpiece: Yes, Vincent Bach 12C
Case: Yes, new MTS French style case
King 2B Liberty Trombone Background:
The fact that Tommy Dorsey, the most celebrated trombonist plays a King is evidence enough of the superb qualities possessed by this instrument. His beautiful tone and flowing style require an instrument that can translate the sentiment of this “Sentimental Gentleman” into a language which is the envy and admiration of musicians everywhere.
So popular has this model become that it would be impractical for us to enumerate individually the hundreds of discrimination artists now playing the King 2-B Trombone exclusively. Many outstanding “name” bands are now featuring trombone sections composed entirely of Kings.
The crystal-silver slides of the King 2-B Trombone are hand-ground to exacting dimensions. This results in flint-like hardness and glassy smoothness which insure an easy fast-action slide free from any trace of sluggishness in all positions.
--White Way Catalog #18, 1951
King 2B Liberty Trombone Condition:
For sale by The H. N. White Company LLC this outstanding King 2B Liberty Trombone is one of the greatest trombones made by The H. N. White Company. The King 2B Liberty Trombone has no equal only copies. This trombone has been fully restored to like new condition. The bell is not original to the horn but we absolutely love the engraving on it. The finish is new baked on clear lacquer which is our most durable finish. This lacquer will last a long time if taken care of and is just like what the company used back in the day. The body of the Trombone is in great shape with a few very small scratches (none are deep). One of the inner tubes is new and was made at King in Eastlake. The slide operates smoothly, and is in perfect condition. This is a serial numbers matching horn.
· The trombone finish is new, clear baked on lacquer which is 99% perfect.
· The bell is not original and comes from a 1930’s King 2B.
· The ball has been re-engraved to give it a little extra pop.
· The trombone has no dents or small dings.
· There is some very small scratches but none would show up in pictures.
· One of the inner tubes is new.
· The slide is super smooth and everything you expect from HN White.
· The slide is a ten out of ten awesome.
· This is a numbers matching horn.
· Comes with vintage Vincent Bach 12C mouthpiece.
· Comes with new MTS French style case.
Every effort has been taken to return this trombone to perfect playing condition. This trombone sounds great and plays like it looks. If you are looking for a great horn that has killer looks then this is that horn. The HN White made King 2B Trombone plays like no other trombone and its range is simply amazing.
The H. N. White Company LLC:
The H. N. White Company LLC is dedicated to preserving history and restoring the world’s finest musical instruments to their original quality and beauty. We spared no expense to return our instruments to like new condition, which includes using parts that match original specifications and only highly qualified craftsmen.