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Built to the specifications of the DCI Champion Blue Devils, the King KTR412S is a large-bore version of the popular KTR411S marching trumpet. Its 0.464-inch bore yields a snappy response and a comfortable amount of breath resistance. Its 5-inch brass bell delivers intense projection, along with an incredible level of control. The KTR412S boasts a revised valve cluster location, equipping you with super-balanced ergonomics tailor-made for contemporary pageantry arts ensembles. This marching horn's first-valve slide saddle and adjustable third-valve ring ensure straightforward adjustability. You also get tuning notches on its main tuning slide. To top it off, this trumpet's silver-plated brass body lends an ear-grabbing, controlled brilliance to every note you play. Anyone searching for a powerful horn ready for the rigors of the marching field will benefit from the King KTR412S.





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High-level features for the marching field





Built for performance and durability, the King KTR412S has the high-level features you need to withstand the rigors of the marching field. Its large, .464-inch bell offers a comfortable amount of breath resistance, plus it delivers out-of-this-world projection for lead playing. That said, the KTR412S also blends seamlessly within a brass choir context. You also get a revised valve cluster location for balanced ergonomics tailor-made for modern pageantry arts ensembles. This marching horn's first valve slide saddle facilitates easy intonation corrections, while its adjustable third valve ring ensures clear-cut adjustability.





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 KTR412S 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 KTR412S Marching Trumpet Features:


Built to the specifications of the world-champion Blue Devils


A large-bore version of the popular KTR411S marching trumpet


0.464-inch bore yields a snappy response and a comfortable amount of breath resistance


5-inch brass bell delivers intense projection, along with an incredible level of control


Revised valve cluster location provides balanced ergonomics tailor-made for modern pageantry arts ensembles


1st-valve slide saddle and adjustable 3rd-valve ring ensure straightforward adjustability


Includes tuning notches on the main tuning slide


Silver-plated brass body exhibits an ear-grabbing, controlled brilliance


Comes with a stackable ABS case and a King KTP2 mouthpiece