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Vintage H. N. White King 2B SilverSonic Trombone Extra Engraving

Estimated price for orientation: 3 100 $

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Description
Brand: King Bell Material: Sterling Silver
MPN: Does Not Apply Model: 1457 2B Silversonic Trombone
Key: Bb Items Included: Case, Mouthpiece
Finish: Clear Lacquer Skill Level: Professional
Trombone Type: Tenor Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
UPC: Does not apply


Vintage H. N. White King 2B  SilverSonic Trombone Extra Engraving Model Number:  1457 Serial Number: 422038 Crafted in 1965. Finish: New Clear lacquer.   Diameter of the bell: 7.375 inches.   Bore: Dual (Upper) .481, (Lower) .491 (see Catalog page).   Counterweight:  Yes, HN White.   Case:  Yes, famous HN White French style case in great condition.   Mouthpiece: King M-21.   2B Trombone Background:   For 70 years, King trombones have been acknowledged first in sound and slide.  The least complicated of brass instruments, trombones represent the greatest challenge to player and instrument maker.  No other brass instrument enables the artist to achieve such subtlety of expression and shading.  Yet it takes exceptional skill to master the trombone.   The secrets of the King craftsmen help.  The King trombone slide is world famous.  It glides with effortless ease, even in 6th and 7th position.  The balance of the instrument keeps it feather-light.  The King sound is lyrical and resonant, moves easily from pedal tones to upper register.   King 2-B Silversonic Trombone 1457   The perfect solo instrument with classic clarity of tone and brightness.  The choice of famous artists for over 25 years.  The choice of famous artists… Solid Sterling Silver Bell.--White Way Catalog Number 21B, 1965   2B Trombone Condition: For sale by The H. N. White Company LLC, this magnificent King 2B Silversonic Trombone with its solid sterling silver bell section is one of the greatest trombones made in the Cleveland plant.  The finish on this trombone is new clear spray on lacquer with no lacquer on the Sterling Silver bell.  We have added some extra engraving to make the Trombone something truly special.  The slide operates smoothly and superfast and is in great condition.  There is no wear on the inner slide, it is perfect.  The counterweight is in good condition.  Both sections are stamped with the appropriately matched serial numbers. ·         The finish is new spray on clear lacquer (99% perfect). ·         The solid Sterling Silver bell is has not been lacquered. ·         The gold wash is new (99% perfect). ·         The extra engraving is new. ·         The slide is a ten out of ten. ·         The slides are original to the trombone and show no signs of dents or repair work. ·         The inner slide shows no signs of wear.  ·         Comes with HN White counterweight. ·         Comes with HN White French style case. ·         Comes with original King M-21 mouthpiece. ·         Comes with HN White “The slide’s the Thing” booklet.   This 2B comes with its HN White made French style case.  The interior of the case is in great shape.  The exterior is in average condition.  We have replaced both of the latches.    The slide is smooth and fast in all positions and everything you expect from HN White.  This Trombone slide has been serviced by The Slide Doctor, and is ready to be played.   The HN White King 2B SilverSonic Trombone plays like no other Trombone and its range is simply amazing.  If you are looking for a truly special HN White King 2B Silversonic Trombone you are not going to a better one.