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If you want a jazz horn, why not go with the original? Sweetwater Sales Engineers recommend the King 3BS 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. How is it so sonically flexible? The King 3BS Legend is equipped with an 8-inch sterling silver bell. By choosing sterling silver for the bell, King gives the instrument a darker fundamental with robust projection. 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 3BS Legend Professional Tenor Trombone with your favorite slide oil, and it’ll be love from the first slide.





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Stunning sterling silver bell





The 3BS Legend trombone includes a sterling silver bell that provides seriously impressive projection and rich harmonic content. Play at quieter dynamics and the bell will emit a tone that’s velvety and focused. Add more air and the sterling silver rewards you with a subtle brilliance. And thanks to King’s time-tested construction methods, the bell retains its clarity at any dynamic, making it a must-have for powerful players. Together with the nickel silver main slide, the King 3BS 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 3BS 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 3BS 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 3BS Legend Professional Trombone Features:


Tenor jazz trombones favored by many professionals


Pitched to Bb


8-inch sterling silver bell provides focused projection and plenty of harmonic content


0.508-inch bore delivers the quintessential jazz sound


Lacquer finish shines brightly in the limelight


Includes molded case