Vintage King H. N. White 2B Silver Tone Liberty Trombone Amazing
Model Number: 1457 Tenor
Serial Number: 334198 Crafted in 1955
Bore: Dual (upper) .481 (lower) .491
Bell: 7.375 Inch Diameter
Finish: Nickel and Brass Trim and Transparent Baked on Lacquer
Bell and Slide Lock: Yes
Counterweight: Yes, HN White King
Mouthpiece: Yes, Vintage HN White No. 28
Case: Yes, HN White made coffin case
King 2B Liberty Trombone Background:
The fames 2B has been a favorite with "name" trombonists throughout the world. You will marvel at its response, beauty of tone, and a slide that's flawless in every position. --White Way Catalog #20, 1958
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 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. If you are a King aficionado you have figured out the bell is not original to this trombone. The bell comes from a very early King 2B Silver Tone Liberty Trombone right before they started engraving 2B on the bell. The dimensions of the bell match that of the 2B Liberty trombone bell perfectly. This trombone has been fully restored. The lacquer is new clear and baked on which is our most durable finish. The rest of the trombone has nickel silver and brass colored parts which all have clear baked on lacquer. This finish is just like what the company used back in the day. The result is stunning this trombone looks amazing. Both of the inner and outer tubes are new from Eastlake. This gives the trombone slide a modern feel. The slide operates smoothly, and is in perfect condition. All sections are stamped with the appropriately matched serial numbers.
This trombone comes with an HN White made King coffin case which is in fantastic shape. The exterior of the case is almost perfect. The interior of the case is in fantastic shape as well. One of the latch springs is broken. The case has both of its King emblems on it.
At The H. N. White Company LLC, we spared no expense to return this Trombone to like new condition, which includes using parts that match original specifications and only highly qualified craftsmen. It was a labor of love for us to return this instrument to like new condition. Our baked on lacquers are just like they used to use back in the day and offer a durable long lasting finish if maintained.
If you are looking for a killer King 2B Silver Tone Trombone with style please consider this horn it turned out fantastic. This trombone sounds and plays great and is ready for you.
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.