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One of the World's Most Popular Trumpets





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The King 2055 Silver Flair is one of the world's most popular intermediate-level trumpets ? with good reason. Its .462-inch bore and rose brass, standard leadpipe offer a snappy response and a comfortable amount of breath resistance. The Silver Flair's 4.9-inch yellow brass bell is seamless, delivering intense projection while granting you an incredible level of control. You also get high-quality Monel valves for extra warmth, quick action, and an ultra-smooth response. This horn's first valve thumb saddle and third valve fixed ring with an adjustable slide stop ensure straightforward adjustability, and its silver-plated brass body lends a gorgeous, controlled brilliance to every note you play. Ensemble jazz players and classical musicians alike have benefitted from the responsive performance and out-of-this-world tone of the Silver Flair. Now you can, too!





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High-level features for advancing students





The 2055 Silver Flair is tailor-made for advanced students in search of a performance boost. Whether you play in a jazz ensemble or you are an aspiring classical soloist, this intermediate-level trumpet has the high-level features you need to further your progress. The Silver Flair's rose brass, standard leadpipe offers a comfortable amount of breath resistance, while its .462-inch, large bore ensures out-of-this-world tone and projection. This horn's top-quality Monel valves yield smooth and quick action, while safeguarding against performance-ruining air leaks. The Silver Flair's quick-release, first valve thumb saddle facilitates easy intonation adjustments, while its third valve sports a fixed ring with an adjustable slide stop.





Seamless yellow brass bell





The King 2055 Silver Flair exhibits outstanding projection and control, thanks to its 4.9-inch, yellow brass bell, along with a massive palette of attention-grabbing sonic colors. Beyond that, the Silver Flair lends a controlled brilliance to every note you play, courtesy of its silver-plated brass body. The Silver Flair is well suited for all types of music ? there's a reason why it's one of the world's most popular trumpets.





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 2055 Silver Flair 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 2055 Silver Flair Trumpet Features:


Intermediate Bb trumpet that's tailor-made for advanced students


Rose brass, standard leadpipe offers a comfortable amount of breath resistance


.462-inch, large bore ensures out-of-this-world tone and projection


Monel valves yield smooth, quick action, while safeguarding against air leaks


1st valve thumb saddle facilitates easy intonation adjustments


3rd valve sports a fixed ring with an adjustable slide stop


4.9-inch yellow brass bell exhibits outstanding projection and an astounding level of control


Silver-plated finish lends a controlled brilliance to your overall sound


Comes with a deluxe wood shell case and a CKB 3C mouthpiece