Overview
This King 3B H.N. White Era Tenor Trombone, built around 1965, features the classic .508 bore, 8″ yellow brass bell, and lightweight nickel silver handslide typical of mid-century King 3B designs. The instrument retained original parts and included a basic Protec case.
The bell section showed mostly unlacquered brass, while lacquer on the outer handslide was worn from normal use. Structurally the trombone remained sound, and the handslide operated smoothly following shop preparation.
King 3B models from the H.N. White period are widely recognized examples of classic American small-bore jazz tenor design.
Player Perspective
The King 3B has long been a staple for jazz ensemble and commercial playing because of its manageable bore size and familiar King proportions. H.N. White era examples are especially appreciated by players and collectors for their craftsmanship and historical importance within the King trombone lineage.
Clean vintage examples like this remain popular with players looking for a traditional King jazz tenor with authentic mid-century construction.
📸 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3B H.N. White Era Tenor Trombone has been sold and is now part of The Brass Exchange Archive of Sold instruments for historical reference.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This King 3B H.N. White Era Tenor Trombone has been sold and is shown here as a historical reference for players and collectors researching King instruments and their market history.
