1955 Vintage King H. N. White 3B Concert Trombone MUST HAVE
Model Number: 1403 Tenor
Finish: Clear Baked on Lacquer
Diameter of the Bell: 8 Inches
Bore: Large .508
Weight: 3 Ibs. 4.5 ozs.
Counterweight: Yes, HN White
Case: Yes, New SKB French style case
Mouthpiece: Yes, vintage C.M. Purviance LA 4Star 1
King 3B Concert 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. --White Way News Catalog #21, 1965
King 3B Concert Trombone Condition:
For sale by The H. N. White Company LLC, this magnificent King 3B Concert Trombone is the last of the great trombones made by The H. N. White Company. This trombone has been fully restored. This trombone has new baked on clear lacquer which is our most durable finish. This is just like the lacquer that the company used back in the day. The body of the trombone is in great shape with no large or small dents. The engraving is crisp for this era horn. There are no deep scratches on the trombone. The slide operates smoothly. All parts of the trombone are stamped with the appropriately matched serial numbers.
· This trombone has been re-lacquered and is now 99.9% perfect.
· The engraving is original and perfect.
· There are no large dents or small dings anywhere on the trombone.
· There are some very small scratches but none would show up in the pictures.
· The inner tubes are new and made at King in Eastlake.
· The slide is a ten out of ten.
· This is a serial number matching horn.
· This trombone comes with its original King counterweight.
· Comes with new SKB French style case.
· Comes with vintage C.M. Purviance LA 4Star 1.
Every effort has been taken to return this trombone 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 3B Concert 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 3B Concert Trombone plays like no other trombone and its range is simply remarkable. This is the ultimate trombone for jazz ensemble work and orchestral venues.
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.