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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 3B 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. It comes ready for action with an impressive eight-inch yellow brass bell. Together with the slightly larger 0.508-inch bore diameter, this trombone produces a brilliant tone that slices cleanly to the forefront of a mix. We feel confident that you’ll fall in love with the lightning-fast nickel silver outer slide and chrome-plated inner slide. Pair the King 3B Legend Professional Tenor Trombone with your favorite slide oil, and it’ll be love from the first slide.





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A bell that bellows





The sound of a trombone hinges on the sound of its bell. And with the 3B Legend Professional Tenor Trombone, King struck gold. Flaring out to eight inches, the yellow brass bell puts out a beefy tone with plenty of brilliance to spare. What’s more, it’s the perfect thickness to handle nuanced piano passages without sacrificing its window-shaking intensity once you unleash your wind column. And with its eye-catching bell engraving, the King 3B Legend looks and sounds every bit like a professional-quality tenor trombone.





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 3B Legend fulfills that requirement and more. Aside from its high-performance playability, this trombone’s 0.508” 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 3B 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 3B Legend Professional Trombone Features:


Tenor jazz trombones favored by many professionals


Pitched to Bb


8-inch yellow brass bell emits brilliant, soulful tones


0.508-inch bore delivers the quintessential jazz sound


Lacquer finish shines brightly in the limelight


Includes molded 7573C case