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Sensational Jazz Trombone with Gold Brass Bell





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With its gold brass bell and lightweight slide, the King 3BLG Legend is an ideal choice for jazz musicians searching for a responsive instrument with an extra dash of warmth. This straight tenor trombone has the musical moxie to take on any musical style, from salsa to jazz and beyond. The 3BLG’s 8-inch gold brass bell teams up with a slightly larger 0.508-inch bore to deliver a fuller sound with plenty of warmth. Despite its warm character, this trombone easily slices through the mix just like a standard 3B. You’ll absolutely love the easy and responsive feel of the lightweight nickel-silver outer slide. Pair the King 3BLG Legend professional tenor trombone with your favorite slide oil, and it’ll be love from the first slide.





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Sonically striking gold brass bell





To give it a little more warmth than the standard 3BL, the King 3BLG features a gold brass bell. Sometimes called “bronze brass,” gold brass contains a higher percentage of copper than yellow brass. The boosted copper content gives the bell some much-appreciated warmth and a distinct fullness to the tone. This particular bell flares out to a diameter of eight inches, which supplies players with the power and projection to cut through to the front of a mix. Drop by the Retail Store at Sweetwater and experience the 3BLG’s amazing tone firsthand.





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 3BLG 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 3BLG Legend Professional Trombone Features:


Tenor jazz are trombones favored by many professionals


Pitched to Bb


Gold brass bell offers full-bodied tones with a lot of warmth


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