NHD - King 2B SilverSonic

[Bach5G]

Today I took possession of a King 2B SilverSonic.

The horn belonged to the late father of a high school friend. I’ve known my friend and her family for nearly 50 years.

According to the serial number, the horn was manufactured in 1952.

I don’t know anyone who loved to play as much as my friend’s father. Despite that, the horn is in beautiful condition. There is a bit of wear on the stockings and the gold wash in the bell is gone. Otherwise it is immaculate.

I’d played it a couple of times in the past and it was rather faded and dull. But my friend’s mother polished it up and it was sparkling when I got it home and opened the case.

An added touch: my friend included a note in which her father explained how he got started playing as a kid back on the prairies, played dances for $4 a night in a band with his brothers, and played in the army band. He got his dream horn-the 2B-in the mid-50s and played it for the next 60 years.

When he passed away a few years ago, before he was interred, his wife tucked his favourite mouthpiece in his pocket in case he needed it.

Quite an honour to be entrusted with this horn.

[Posaunus]

[greenbean]

That is so awesome. For both of you!

[Trombonjon]

What a nice story!

[Digidog]

Great story!

Now show us some nice pictures! Part of the fun with a forum for instrument geeks, like this, is to see pictures of nice horns.

[JeffB]

Hello. I'd be interested in purchasing your 2b King silver sonic. What's its condition? Price you have in mind? S&H to Florida? Thanks. [email protected]

[Posaunus]

Hello. I'd be interested in purchasing your 2b King silver sonic. What's its condition? Price you have in mind? S&H to Florida? Thanks. [email protected]

Please read the [entire] thread. I don't think Bach5G is interested in parting with his new treasured 2B!

"Quite an honour to be entrusted with this horn."

[JohnD]

Bach5G can't sell. You can't buy the (hi)story. It's his one and the one of his late friend.

[Digidog]

Where are the pictures?

Pics, or it didn't happen!

[Bach5G]

Where are the pictures?

Pics, or it didn't happen!

In the shop having a bit of work done on the slide and a thorough pro clean. The slide has picked up a few knocks over the years. Pix when I get it back.

[Digidog]

Where are the pictures?

Pics, or it didn't happen!

In the shop having a bit of work done on the slide and a thorough pro clean. The slide has picked up a few knocks over the years. Pix when I get it back.

Looking forward to some trombone exposure!

...and also that the fix-up makes it a great horn!