King 3B slide question

[JRmusic]

I have a 3B valve horn (gold brass lacquer finish) and would like to add a slide (the case already has a pocket for one). I’m thinking about picking up a $50 606, which will probably have some slide issues, and taking the slide straight to a good tech for alignment and ding removal. Does this make sense, or should I try to focus on finding a used 3B slide? What’s the difference? Pros and cons?

[Burgerbob]

I'm not sure if the 606 fits.

[JRmusic]

I'm not sure if the 606 fits.

The consensus here seems to be that it does. Probably won’t know for sure until I try.

[JRmusic]

I'm not sure if the 606 fits.

Aidan, I saw on your YouTube video that you have a 3B bell that you’d added a slide to- what did you use?

[Burgerbob]

I'm not sure if the 606 fits.

Aidan, I saw on your YouTube video that you have a 3B bell that you’d added a slide to- what did you use?

I've only used 3B slides myself.

If the consensus here is that 606 fits, you'll be fine!

[JLivi]

I've never done this myself, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. I'm sure the build quality won't be as good since the 606 is a beginner horn and the 3b is a pro horn, but if you're just trying to play on that bell I think that's a good idea for now.

King Slide Compatibility thread
https://www.trombonechat.com/viewtopic. ... ty#p209648

[SFA]

Yes. A 606 slide on a 3B bell does work. I just tried it.

The 606 slide, as you probably, know has a brass outer slide and is .500 bore, the same as the valve section I believe.

For case fitment my 606 slide is 11/16'' shorter (at 31 1/4'') than my 3B slide.


Steve.

[JRmusic]

Yes. A 606 slide on a 3B bell does work. I just tried it.

The 606 slide, as you probably, know has a brass outer slide and is .500 bore, the same as the valve section I believe.

For case fitment my 606 slide is 11/16'' shorter (at 31 1/4'') than my 3B slide.


Steve.

. Thanks!

[nelson31]

I’ve had luck with a Super Tempo 1506 model. The slide is interchangeable with a 3B bell section. The .500 slide from the 1506 is cool on the 3B bell, makes for easier lead sound.

Older King horns were all built pretty well. I don’t notice much of a difference. If you can find a mint one for a decent price, I’d say it’s worth trying.

[JRmusic]

Problem solved- found a like new 606 this afternoon and bought it for $200. No slide repairs needed, and it’s a PERFECT fit. The horn plays and sounds great. Thanks for the input, guys. Now I have a 606 bell to sell

[JRmusic]

I’ve had luck with a Super Tempo 1506 model. The slide is interchangeable with a 3B bell section. The .500 slide from the 1506 is cool on the 3B bell, makes for easier lead sound.

Older King horns were all built pretty well. I don’t notice much of a difference. If you can find a mint one for a decent price, I’d say it’s worth trying.

I actually had thought about a Tempo earlier. Thanks.