Overview
This King 5B Symphony Tenor Trombone, built in the early 1970s, features a 9″ yellow brass bell and large-bore design similar in overall concept to the King 4B, with familiar King valve section construction and ergonomics. The instrument showed only moderate lacquer wear from normal use and no structural dents or prior repair history.
Before sale, it received recent cleaning and mechanical service at The Brass Exchange. The handslide operated smoothly and reliably, and the instrument played well following preparation. A non-original Benge case in very good condition was included along with mouthpiece and basic lubricants.
King Symphony models from this era remain respected examples of American large-bore tenor trombone design.
Player Perspective
Large-bore tenor trombones like the King 5B Symphony are often chosen by players moving from smaller jazz tenors into symphonic band or orchestral settings. For King players familiar with 2B or 3B models, the 5B provides a larger-bore option while retaining familiar King balance and feel.
Clean early-1970s examples continue to be useful instruments for advancing students, comeback players, and community ensemble musicians seeking a dependable vintage large-bore tenor.
📸 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This King 5B Symphony trombone has been sold and is now part of The Brass Exchange Archive of Sold instruments for historical reference.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 5B Symphony Tenor Trombone has been sold and is shown here as a historical reference for players and collectors researching King Symphony models and their history.
