Model Number: 1457 Tenor
Serial Number: 221628 Crafted in 1940
Bore: Dual (upper) .481 (lower) .491
Bell: 7.375 Inch Diameter
Finish: Silver Plate
Slide and Bell Lock: Yes
Counterweight: Yes
Mouthpiece: Yes, Vintage King No. 28
Case: Yes, Original French Style HN White made
King 2B Silver Tone Trombone Background:
King Liberty Model No. 2B Trombone has crystal silver outside tube and sleeve.
Inside slide is made of crystal silver surface hardened, with piston drawn on one slide with new perfected bore, improving the open tones in the closed position of slide.
End bow is expanded to fit outside slide thus elimination connecting ferrules and reducing the weight and end of slide, making only two soldered joints in place of four.
This new construction has eight less soft soldered joints... It looks neater and is a beautiful piece of workmanship.
The bore is very special-producing a finer tone and better intonation which is especially noticeable on tones in the closed position. The response is instantaneous and it plays much easier.
The slide is so distinctive, it will immediately appeal to trombone players in both appearance and playing qualities. It is the first slide made with closed position tone so true and clear that is a revelation to trombonists when they first try it.
You will marvel at the wonderful tone and improved intonation, in fact, it is the only trombone made in tone in the high resister (High D and F especially 1st position and a fine Bb). It is the tightest fitting, smoothest working slide ever known. --White Way News Catalog #12, 1940.
King 2B Silver Tone Trombone Condition:
For sale by The H. N. White Company LLC, this King 2B Silver Tone Trombone is one of the greatest trombones made by The H. N. White Company. Let’s be honest, they do not make them like this anymore this horn is amazing and is a must have for any serious collector. Made right before WW2, all dimensions match the legendary HN White King 2B Silver Tone Trombone the legend of all trombones. This is a numbers matching horn. This trombone has not been restored and is in original condition. The finish is original silver plate which is almost 97% perfect. The bell has original gold leaf which looks amazing. The gold wash looks fantastic. The body of the trombone is in great shape with no deep scratches or small dings. There is no corrosion on the original inner and outer tubes. The slide operates smoothly, and is in perfect condition.
· The finish is original silver plate and 97% perfect.
· The bell has original gold leaf which looks amazing.
· The gold wash is 95% perfect.
· There are no large dents or small dings on the body of the trombone.
· The inner and outer tubes are original.
· The trombone has been professionally cleaned and serviced.
· The slide is a ten out of ten, with regards to movement.
· This is a numbers matching trombone.
· Comes with original HN White made counterweight.
· Comes with vintage King No. 28 mouthpiece.
· Comes with original HN White made case.
This trombone comes with its original HN White made case. The exterior of the case is in good condition and does have some blemishes. The interior of the case is in similar 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 2B Silver Tone Trombone. In order to improve your sound you must play with the very best equipment and todays horns do not compare. This trombone sounds great and plays like it looks. The HN White King 2B Silver Tone Trombone plays like no other trombone and its range is simply amazing. This is a must have for any collector.
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.