King 3BPL Legend Tenor Trombone Overview
The King 3BPL Legend is a professional tenor trombone in the long-respected King 3B family, built for players who want a more substantial medium-bore response while retaining the directness and agility associated with King trombones. The 3BPL sits in a useful space for commercial, jazz, pit, and ensemble players who want a centered voice, articulate response, and a compact professional setup without moving into a large-bore symphonic instrument.
King 3BPL Legend Tenor Trombone Specifications
- Instrument Type: Professional tenor trombone
- Key: Bb
- Bore Size: .525 inch
- Bell Diameter: 8 inches
- Bell Material: Yellow brass
- Finish: Lacquer
- Case: Lightweight molded case with shoulder strap
- Accessories: Bach 7C small-shank mouthpiece and slide cream
- Serial Number: 603243
Condition & Setup
This demo model trombone is in excellent playing order and has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The lacquer presents very cleanly, with minor handling marks and fine surface scuffs consistent with careful open-box handling. The instrument has been prepared so the player can evaluate its response, slide feel, and overall musical fit with confidence.
Who the 3BPL Legend Tenor Trombone Is For
The 3BPL Legend is well suited to advancing and professional trombonists who want a versatile King tenor with more breadth than a small-bore jazz trombone while keeping the immediacy of a small-shank setup. It is a practical choice for players covering commercial work, jazz ensemble, theater, concert band, and doubling situations where articulation, response, and tonal focus matter as much as sheer size of sound.
Common Questions About the King 3BPL
How does the 3BPL fit within the King 3B family?
The 3BPL keeps the focused King 3B-style tenor concept but uses a .525-inch bore, placing it between smaller jazz tenors and large-bore symphonic trombones.
What does the .525-inch bore offer?
A .525-inch bore gives more tonal breadth and air capacity than a typical .508-inch small-bore tenor while preserving a more direct response than a .547-inch large-bore orchestral trombone.
Why is the small-shank setup useful?
The small-shank setup gives players access to familiar tenor trombone mouthpiece options and supports flexible use across commercial, jazz, pit, and ensemble settings.
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King 3BPL 'Legend' 3B Plus Professional Tenor Trombone in Lacquer
King 3BPL Legend Tenor Trombone Overview
The King 3BPL Legend is a professional tenor trombone in the long-respected King 3B family, built for players who want a more substantial medium-bore response while retaining the directness and agility associated with King trombones. The 3BPL sits in a useful space for commercial, jazz, pit, and ensemble players who want a centered voice, articulate response, and a compact professional setup without moving into a large-bore symphonic instrument.
King 3BPL Legend Tenor Trombone Specifications
- Instrument Type: Professional tenor trombone
- Key: Bb
- Bore Size: .525 inch
- Bell Diameter: 8 inches
- Bell Material: Yellow brass
- Finish: Lacquer
- Case: Lightweight molded case with shoulder strap
- Accessories: Bach 7C small-shank mouthpiece and slide cream
- Serial Number: 603243
Condition & Setup
This demo model trombone is in excellent playing order and has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The lacquer presents very cleanly, with minor handling marks and fine surface scuffs consistent with careful open-box handling. The instrument has been prepared so the player can evaluate its response, slide feel, and overall musical fit with confidence.
Who the 3BPL Legend Tenor Trombone Is For
The 3BPL Legend is well suited to advancing and professional trombonists who want a versatile King tenor with more breadth than a small-bore jazz trombone while keeping the immediacy of a small-shank setup. It is a practical choice for players covering commercial work, jazz ensemble, theater, concert band, and doubling situations where articulation, response, and tonal focus matter as much as sheer size of sound.
Common Questions About the King 3BPL
How does the 3BPL fit within the King 3B family?
The 3BPL keeps the focused King 3B-style tenor concept but uses a .525-inch bore, placing it between smaller jazz tenors and large-bore symphonic trombones.
What does the .525-inch bore offer?
A .525-inch bore gives more tonal breadth and air capacity than a typical .508-inch small-bore tenor while preserving a more direct response than a .547-inch large-bore orchestral trombone.
Why is the small-shank setup useful?
The small-shank setup gives players access to familiar tenor trombone mouthpiece options and supports flexible use across commercial, jazz, pit, and ensemble settings.
We are proud to be an authorized King dealer
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In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
King 3BPL 'Legend' 3B Plus Professional Tenor Trombone in Lacquer
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Return Policy
We offer an unconditional 30-day return policy to ensure you’re completely satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, return the item for a full refund or full exchange credit (reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened). Every instrument we sell is guaranteed to be free of mechanical defects—if an issue arises, contact us and we’ll either reimburse a local repair or provide a prepaid return label for repair, exchange, or refund. If you simply change your mind, you may still return the item for a full refund, but return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless free returns were purchased through Redo at checkout. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Shop Warranty:
Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box/refurbished, used, and vintage items include a two-year warranty serviced by our in-house repair shop, and we guarantee every instrument will be free of mechanical defects. Warranty coverage does not include damage from accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, unauthorized alterations or removed serial numbers, normal wear and routine maintenance, environmental damage (including perspiration, corrosion, or extreme temperature and humidity), lacquer or plating wear, or consumable parts such as springs, pads, and felts. Please see our FAQ for additional details.