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Introducing Your New First-call Trombone





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If you want a jazz horn, why not go with the original? Sweetwater Sales Engineers recommend the King 3BG Legend for gigging musicians of all kinds because of its sound and playing feel. This straight tenor trombone has the musical moxie to take on any musical style, from salsa to jazz and beyond. The King 3BG Legend ships with an 8-inch bronze bell. Together with the larger 0.508-inch bore diameter, this trombone delivers a warm, focused tone with impressive clarity. We are confident that you’ll fall in love with the lightning-fast nickel silver outer slide and chrome-plated inner slide. Pair the King 3BG Legend Professional Tenor Trombone with your favorite slide oil, and it’ll be love from the first slide.





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Bronze bell for outstanding clarity





For warm, luscious projection onstage, King equipped the 2BG with a 1-piece, 7-3/8-inch bronze bell. Hammered to the perfect thickness, the lightweight bell produces a rich and full sound throughout all registers. From the moment you begin to play, the bell springs to life with a quick and enthusiastic attack needed for demanding solos. The bell’s clarity lasts under even the most extreme playing, which is a testament to King’s century of experience. Together with the nickel silver main slide, the King 2BG delivers a textured jazz tone with warm overtones.





Built for the discerning player





Pro-level horns have to possess certain intangible qualities in order to stand above the rest of the trombones in today’s market. We’re proud to report that the King 3BG Legend fulfills that requirement and more. Aside from its high-performance playability, this trombone’s 0.508-inch main bore adds a measure of tonal depth, which only adds to its capabilities. It comes resplendent in a clear lacquer finish that’s at home under stage, studio, and practice lighting.





King: crafting world-class instruments for more than a century





With more than a century of world-class instrument building under its belt, King has been the brand of choice for scores of renowned artists, including Cannonball Adderley, Charlie Parker, Tommy Dorsey, Ziggy Elman, and Harry James. Crafted in Eastlake, Ohio, the 3BG Legend Trombone supplies you with a level of performance and playability that befits King's storied, 100-plus-year history. Sweetwater is excited to be a part of such a celebrated legacy.





King 3BG Legend Professional Trombone Features:


Tenor jazz trombones favored by many professionals


Pitched to Bb


8-inch bronze bell for warm, lively tonality


0.508-inch bore delivers the quintessential jazz sound


Lacquer finish shines brightly in the limelight


Includes molded case