![]() ![]() The stainless steel piston material provides smooth and quick action. It offers a unique.459'/.462' dual bore main tuning slide with a responsive 4-7/8' seamless bell for easy projection and control. With a pedigree like no other, the King 601 trumpet offers professional level playing characteristics a student premium.FeaturesThe King 601 Bb Trumpet is made in the USA using nothing but the highest quality materials. Built in Eastlake, Ohio, today's King 601 student trumpet draws from that heritage and is built on the same platform as the King professional trumpet made famous by the great Harry James in the 1940's and '50's. World renown artists, the likes of Tommy Dorsey, Ziggy Elman, Julian 'Cannonball' Adderley, Charlie 'The Bird' Parker, and Harry James, all trusted King as their choice of musical instrument. ![]() The trumpet also comes with a matching hard case and mouthpiece E - Z TONE 7C Please feel free to email me as I have more detailed photos of the trumpet that I can send to you and also if you would like any further information - I am also hoping to upload a video of the trumpet.Model 601Since 1894 the King name has been synonymous with world-class high quality brass instruments. ![]() The serial number for this Trumpet is 186729 and according to this website (/en-us/about/customer-service/serial-numbers/king/) that would date the Trumpet from around 1935 - 1940. Currently this instrument isn't being played and I feel that it's time to let the instrument go to a new home where hopefully it will get played a lot more than it does here with me! There is some obvious wear to the appearance of the Trumpet, personally I think this gives the Trumpet great character, but it functions perfectly and the valves had been replaced by the owner before me. I bought this trumpet around 4 years ago when I was playing in my high school Jazz band and loved the instrument, unfortunately after leaving school and favouring the brass band world I no longer have time to play this instrument as I only belong to brass bands now and play soprano cornet. ![]()
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