{"product_id":"king-3b-legend-professional-bb-tenor-trombone-in-lacquer-sn-707873","title":"King 3B 'Legend' Professional Bb Tenor Trombone in Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing 3B Tenor Trombone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe King 3B Legend is a respected professional Bb tenor trombone with a long association with jazz, commercial, and section playing where clarity, flexibility, and projection matter. Its small-bore design gives players a compact response and a focused tonal profile compared with large-bore orchestral tenors, making the 3B a strong choice for players who want the classic King small-bore trombone concept.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing 3B Tenor Trombone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Professional Bb tenor trombone \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eKey: Bb \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eBore Size: .508 inch \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eBell Diameter: 8 inches \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eBell Material: Yellow brass \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eMouthpiece Shank: Small \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eFinish: Lacquer \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eCase: King-branded hard case \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 707873 \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis used King 3B is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The handslide is noted as good, an important functional point for a small-bore tenor trombone. Cosmetically, it shows scratches, scuffs, small dents, scattered lacquer wear, and worn spots around the slide receiver area. The included King-branded hard case has exterior wear from use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the 3B Tenor Trombone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe King 3B is well suited to advanced and professional players who want a responsive small-bore tenor for jazz, commercial work, musical theater, worship, solo playing, and lighter ensemble settings. Players who prefer a compact feel, clear articulation, and a focused sound will usually find the 3B more appropriate than a large-bore symphonic tenor; players primarily focused on large orchestral repertoire may prefer a larger bore instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the King 3B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the King 3B fit within professional tenor trombone choices?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe King 3B is a professional small-bore Bb tenor trombone designed for players who value agility, clarity, and projection. It is commonly chosen for jazz, commercial, lead, and section work rather than large-bore orchestral applications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the .508 inch bore contribute to the playing feel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA .508 inch bore gives the 3B a quick, efficient response with a focused center to the sound. This bore size supports flexible articulation and helps the instrument speak easily in styles that require clarity and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do many players choose a small-shank King 3B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe small-shank setup keeps the instrument in the traditional small-bore tenor trombone family. It pairs well with mouthpieces intended for jazz, commercial, and lighter tenor work, where response and tonal definition are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Kinglogo\/Kinglogo0.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto\" alt=\"King Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/Kinglogo\/KinglogoThumb0.jpg\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized King dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53729721123181,"sku":"KT-4937","price":1274.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7132024.jpg?v=1786745087","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/king-3b-legend-professional-bb-tenor-trombone-in-lacquer-sn-707873","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}