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For the 2BLS, King took Jiggs Whigham’s preferred trombone design and added a shortened tuning slide. A must-have for slide vibrato players like Jiggs, the shortened tuning slide gives you plenty of room in the first position for slide vibrato above and below pitch. Optimized according to Jiggs’ preferences, this trombone features a lightweight nickel silver slide and ships without the 3-piece balancer found on the standard 2B model. A 7-3/8-inch yellow brass bell and small .491-inch bore deliver a warm, expressive sound with a subtle brilliance in the upper registers. Sweetwater trombonists report that the 2BLS’ lightweight outer slide has a quick and consistent playing feel that responds to the slightest touch. And once you play the King 2BLS Jiggs Whigham Legend Professional Trombone, you’ll also fall in love with its slide.





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Lightning-fast yellow brass bell





Equipped with Jigg’s favorite yellow brass bell, the 2BLS measures 7-3/8 inches in diameter, providing clean projection at fortissimo without sacrificing its delicate touch in the pianissimo realm. Overall, the sound is warm and well behaved through all registers. And when paired with the small 0.491-inch bore, the horn’s timbre benefits from a subtle brilliance. If you’re looking for a trombone that delivers that quintessential jazz tone, the King 2BLS Jiggs Whigham Legend trombone should be at the top of your list.





Exceptionally even playability





Jiggs Whigham’s playing is distinguished by his silky-smooth slide vibrato and an uncanny ability to add color by playing between the notes. In addition to his raw talent and undeniable musical sensibilities, the 2BLS’ lightweight slide provides Jiggs with effortless playability. This trombone features a lighter-than-normal nickel-silver outer slide that loosens up the playing feel and improves ergonomics. And since Bach’s top-flight brass artisans carefully construct it in Eastlake, Ohio, you’ll enjoy perfectly even playability all the way to the 7th position.





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 2BLS Jiggs Whigham 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 2BLS Jiggs Whigham Legend Professional Trombone Features:


Bb tenor trombone optimized for Jiggs Whigham


7-3/8-inch yellow brass bell projects with authority


0.491-inch bore provides a nice resistance and a pleasing brilliance


Lightweight nickel silver outer slide offers impressively easy playability


Shortened tuning slide enables slide vibrato in the 1st position


Lacquer finish subtly warms the tone


Deluxe bell engraving adds a touch of luxury


Includes a lightweight, molded case