Overview
This King 3B Silversonic Tenor Trombone, built in Cleveland, Ohio during the H.N. White era of the 1960s, features the classic 8″ sterling silver bell and standard .508 bore nickel silver handslide typical of vintage King 3B construction. The instrument retained original parts and showed careful maintenance over its life.
Prior to sale, the bell section received professional overhaul and relacquer work, and the handslide had been previously serviced and adjusted. Structurally the trombone remained sound, and the handslide operated smoothly following preparation. Case was not included with this instrument.
King 3B Silversonic models from the H.N. White Cleveland period remain respected examples of mid-century American brass manufacturing.
Player Perspective
The King 3B has long been associated with jazz ensemble and commercial playing and remains one of the most recognizable small-bore tenor designs. Silversonic 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 remarkable tonal energy that many players appreciate.
Clean H.N. White era examples continue to be valued by players and collectors for their craftsmanship and historical importance within the King trombone lineage.
📸 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King 3B Silversonic Tenor Trombone has been sold and is now part of The Brass Exchange Archive of Sold instruments for historical reference.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 3B Silversonic Tenor Trombone from the H.N. White Cleveland era has been sold and is shown here as a historical reference for players and collectors researching King instruments and their market history.
