King Super 20 Tenor Saxophone with Full Pearls
King Model 3B 'Legend' Professional Tenor Trombone
King Instruments at The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds
Founded in 1893 in Cleveland, Ohio by Henderson White, an engraver and instrument repairman, King Instruments initially gained success with a trombone designed for local player Thomas King. During World War I, many of the earliest instruments supplied were made for military bands. Following Henderson White's passing, his widow, Edna White, took over as President. Edna's daughter, Cathryn White Ludwig, later became Vice President in 1945, making it one of the few American companies headed by two women. Today, King's brasswinds are manufactured in Eastlake, Ohio.
- High-Quality American-Made Instruments: Historically, they were a respected name in American brass instrument manufacturing, known for superior craftsmanship and tonal excellence.
- Legendary Trombones: They are famous for specific trombone models like th2B, 3B, and Symphonysparticularly the vintage "Cleveland-era" horns which are prized for their sound and quality
- Iconic Saxophones: Vintage King saxophones, especially the "Zephyr" and the highly sought-after "Super 20" models (played by artists like Charlie Parker), are known for their unique sound and features like sterling silver necks.
- Innovation: They were pioneers in features like sterling silver bells for enhanced tone and developed instruments like the unique Saxello (a variation of the soprano saxophone)
The King brand is now used for student and marching band brass instruments produced in Elkhart, Indiana. The vintage, Cleveland-era horns remain highly prized by collectors and players for their craftsmanship.
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