📸 Historical Listing Overview
This King 2B Jiggs Whigham model handslide was previously offered through The Brass Exchange as a near-new component from a professional valve/slide combination instrument.
The original owner primarily performed on the valve section configuration, leaving this handslide largely unused. As a result, the slide remained in excellent condition with exceptionally smooth action and minimal signs of use.
Slides like this occasionally appear when players separate valve/slide combination instruments, but they are relatively uncommon on the secondary market—particularly in this condition.
This listing is preserved here as part of The Brass Exchange Archive of Sold instruments and components, providing reference for players researching King 2B configurations and the Jiggs Whigham model design.
✦ What Makes the Jiggs Whigham 2B Slide Different?
The Jiggs Whigham model King 2B differs slightly from the standard King 2B design.
The most notable change is the straight .491 bore slide, compared to the traditional King 2B dual bore (.481/.491) configuration.
This design produces a slightly different playing feel:
• more direct airflow
• consistent resistance across positions
• fast articulation for lead and commercial playing
The slide also features a trumpet-style water key, a distinctive detail associated with this model.
Another characteristic often noticed by players is the lighter overall slide weight, which contributes to the quick response associated with King small-bore jazz trombones.
Compatibility
This handslide is designed to fit King 2B bell sections, maintaining compatibility with standard King small-bore tenor configurations.
Because the King 2B platform has remained relatively consistent for decades, many players mix and match slides and bells when exploring different response characteristics.
Historical Context – The King 2B
The King 2B has long been considered one of the classic American small-bore jazz trombones. First introduced during the H.N. White Cleveland era, the model became closely associated with lead and commercial playing throughout the big-band and studio recording periods.
Artist models like the Jiggs Whigham version reflect small design variations preferred by professional players who sought slightly different resistance profiles or response characteristics.
Today, these variations remain interesting reference points for musicians researching the evolution of King’s small-bore trombone designs.
❓ Questions Trombone Players Often Ask
What is the bore size of the Jiggs Whigham slide?
This model uses a .491 straight bore, unlike the traditional King 2B dual-bore (.481/.491) configuration.
Will it fit a standard King 2B bell?
Yes. The slide was designed for the King 2B platform and fits standard King 2B bell sections.
Does the straight bore change how the horn plays?
Many players notice a slightly more consistent resistance through the slide positions and a very quick response, which can work well for jazz and commercial playing styles.
🔧 Availability & Archive Status
This handslide has been sold and is now part of The Brass Exchange Archive of Sold instruments and components.
Archive listings are preserved as a research resource for players studying vintage trombone models, artist variations, and component configurations.
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