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First-call Jazz Trombone with a Lightweight Slide





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If you want a jazz horn, why not go with the original? Sweetwater Sales Engineers recommend the King 3BL 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. You’ll absolutely love the easy and responsive feel of the lightweight nickel silver outer slide. Pair the King 3BL 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 3BL 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 3BL Legend looks and sounds every bit like a professional-quality tenor trombone.





Lightweight slide for fluid playability





Are you a player who prefers a more responsive slide? If so, then you’ve found the right trombone for you. This version of the King 3B features a lightweight nickel silver slide with a yellow brass crook. The lighter weight helps the slide feel easier to play and makes it respond to your slightest touch. Whether you’re a technical player, prefer a more relaxed feel, or need a more ergonomic playing experience, this trombone’s lightweight slide design will surely impress.





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 3BL 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 3BL Legend Professional Trombone Features:


Tenor jazz trombones are 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


Lightweight nickel silver outer slide provides effortless playability


Lacquer finish adds a subtle tonal warmth


Includes molded 7573C case