The 2B Silvertone/Silversonic isn't for everything, but it's hard to find a better big band lead horn. The heavy sterling bell doesn't have the warmth or richness of overtones of a medium-weight yellow or red brass bell (my other jazz horn is a 1957 Conn 10H--like a 6H, but with the Coprion bell, and I have an Edwards 350-T, Rath R9, and a couple of others), and the horn is on the heavy side for something of its size, but the projection in all ranges is fantastic, and it's capable of that pure high Dorsey sound in the altissimo range, if you can play up there. If you need to balance a strong trumpet section in a big band, this is the horn. Also nice for pieces like those Arthur Pryor solos.
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Having been born and bred on large bore tenor trombones, I have experimented with many .500 and smaller horns for lead and jazz work and everyone seemed to blow back at me. The conn 6H, 4H, king 3B, bach 16 just never blew freely for me. I stumbled across a vintage 2B at a music convention and simply could not believe how free blowing the dual bore (2B) configuration was. This is a fantastic pro horn, if you've never tried one, pick one up and you won't believe how well they play.
The King 2B Legend lives up to its name by being one of the best trombones ever produced. It is remarkably free-blowing for a horn of its size, and the dual bore gives it a great full sound that is wonderfully warm without being too stuffy or 'dead' (less overtones means a mellower sound) however it can brighten up when pushed. Whether you are a professional or an advanced student, this horn can handle almost anything, be it a soft ballad or a singing solo. This is a must-have for any jazz trombonist.
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No issues on this purchase. The trombone was in great shape. 54 years old and was just like new.
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My son James is an outstanding trombone player and really will make great use of this fine instrument. It's a very high quality piece and was a great value. I am glad we found this item.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned