King 605 Info

[SFA]

Looking to buy. Anything in particular to check on this model?

Do all King 605 trombones have a 7.5” bell & .491 bore?


Steve.

[Matt K]

I don't know if they all do, but my 605F does. Incidentally, I haven't posted it yet but I'm goign to soon so if you want one w/ an F attachment send me a message and I can get those pics out to you

[Mamaposaune]

It's a student level horn, but based on the several that I have tried they out-perform expectations; but I am somewhat of a fan of the older King and Olds student horns. They are easy to play and can make a great lead-jazz band horn for a high school or college student.
The only downside is the plating on the inner slide - I think it is nickle, not chrome, and tends to wear down to the brass.

[Kingfan]

My King catalog from 1973 shows .491 bore and 7 3/8 bell.