Overview
This Vintage King 4B Silver Sonorous Tenor Trombone, built in the early 1970s, features a sterling silver bell with gold-washed interior, F-attachment with traditional wrap, and large-bore .547 handslide construction. The instrument retained original components and included its original King case.
The horn had been freshly chemical-cleaned and refinished prior to sale. The handslide was aligned and operated smoothly, with one upper inner tube previously replaced. Springs were present in first position, and the rotor valve functioned quietly and reliably.
Silver Sonorous models are notable examples of King’s sterling-bell trombone designs from this period.
Player Perspective
Large-bore King 4B trombones are widely used in symphonic band, commercial, and ensemble settings. Silver Sonorous versions feature sterling silver bells which, from a professional player’s perspective, require a bit more energy to fully resonate, but once mastered can produce substantial tonal energy that many players appreciate.
Clean early-1970s examples remain popular with players looking for a classic King large-bore tenor with distinctive construction and mid-century American design heritage.
📸 Photography From Our Early Archive
Some photos on this listing come from the early years of The Brass Exchange, when our fine-art photography of brass instruments was still evolving. While lighting and presentation techniques have improved over time, these images remain part of our shop’s history and document instruments we were honored to handle.
They also reflect our long-standing interest in how to photograph musical instruments clearly and honestly for players and collectors.
🔧 Availability & Archive Status
This King 4B Silver Sonorous trombone has been sold and is now part of The Brass Exchange Archive of Sold instruments for historical reference.
Archive pages remain published so players, teachers, and collectors can research models and market history. If you are looking for a similar King trombone or considering selling your own instrument, we are always happy to help.
👉 Browse our current trombone inventory here:
https://thebrass-exchange.com/trombones
📚 Historical Insight
Interested in seeing more King trombones from over the years? 🔎 Visit our Historical King Archive to explore past instruments, compare models, and learn more about this classic American maker.
Archive Reference Note
This King 4B Silver Sonorous Tenor Trombone has been sold and is shown here as a historical reference for players and collectors researching King Silver Sonorous models and their history.
