Vintage King H. N. White Liberty Trumpet Player Clear Lacquer SN: 377609

Model Number:  1045 Bb

Serial Number: 377609 – Crafted in 1961

Finish:  Baked on Clear Lacquer

Bore:  .448 Medium

Key:  Bb and A 

Bell Diameter: 4.4375 Inches

Case: Yes, original HN White King

Mouthpiece: Yes, Vintage Vincent Bach Mount Vernon NY 7C

King Liberty Trumpet Background:

Do your playing requirements call for a medium-bore trumpet that is suitable for every occasion?  Do you want an instrument that is sturdy but light-one that has fast valve action, striking appearance and full, well-rounded tone quality?  The you will want the new King Liberty Model Balanced Trumpet.

This instrument, designed in a medium bore size and adaptable for every need will serve you with distinction marked by unusual performance and playing ease.  You will readily agree with us, as hundreds of other trumpet players have already, that it is the biggest value ever offered in an all-purpose medium bore trumpet.  Whatever use it is put to, whether it be orchestra, band or solo work, you will soon discover that its qualities are outstanding in every field.  In order to meet your own individual playing needs, we furnish this model in your choice of either a brass or sterling silver bell.  It your requirements call for an instrument with unusual power and solidity of tone, you will undoubtedly choose the sterling silver bell. --White Way News #14, 1946

Balanced Model.  An all-purpose trumpet…--White Way News #21, 1963

King Liberty Trumpet Condition:

For Sale by The H. N. White Company LLC, this King Liberty Trumpet was the trumpet that started it all. King Liberty Trumpet are among the best playing trumpets and have a wonderful tone and are perfect as an all-purpose trumpet. This trumpet has been fully restored. The finish is new and is our clear lacquer which is baked on to the trumpet. The results are outstanding!  Our oven baked on finish is more durable than spray finish and will stand up to frequent playing.  The body of the trumpet is in good shape and has no scratches or dents.  All slides operate smoothly.  The valves are superfast (like new) with no apparent loss of air pressure.  All slides are stamped with the appropriately matched serial numbers.  

·         The finish is new clear oven baked on lacquer (99% perfect).

·         The engraving is crisp and easy to see and has been re-engraved.

·         The springs, cork, and felt are all new.

·         The trumpet is in great shape and has no scratches. 

·         There are no dents or small dings.

·         All slides operate smoothly. 

·         The valves are superfast (like new) with no apparent loss of air pressure. 

·         All slides are stamped with the appropriately matched serial numbers.

·         The trumpet comes with original HN White King case.

·         Comes with original HN White paperwork.

·         Comes with vintage Vincent Bach 7C mouthpiece.

The case is original to the trumpet and made by HN White.  The case is in great condition for its age.  The exterior is in fantastic shape.  The interior is also in great shape.  Everything works on the case. 

Every effort has been taken to return this trumpet 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 the HN White made King Liberty Trumpet. In order to improve your sound you must play with the very best equipment and todays horns do not compare. This trumpet sounds great and plays like it looks. The trumpet has been professionally cleaned and serviced. This trumpet is in great condition and is ready to play.

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. 

Restoration Services:

The “house of Kings” has always been about providing the very best in refurbished musical instruments and now for the first time or restoration department is open to the public.  Our goal is to provide the highest level of quality just like we do for our in-house instruments. Our services include full restoration such as: new clear baked lacquer, new silver plating, and just about any plating finish you can think of.  Contact us and let’s get the conversation started about your project.