*KING 608 trombone med bore Vintage CUSTOM RESTORE w/or w/o F Silver or Lacquer

Description

DUE TO THE CURRENT HEALTH CRISIS TURN-AROUND TIME IS LONGER THAN USUAL
Currently turn-around time is around 6-8  weeks for lacquer - 8-10 weeks for silver plate finish.
“PRESERVING AMERICAN MUSIC HISTORY ONE INSTRUMENT AT A TIME”
"BEAT THE SNIPER" SALE
IF YOU ARE TIRED OF LOSING AN AUCTION IN THE LAST SECONDS
USE "BUY IT NOW" FOR ONLY:
50 -  FOR LACQUERED BRASS FINISH
50 FOR SATIN BRASS
50 FOR SILVER PLATE FINISH (gold lacquered trim free)
Straight or F attachment same price
KING 608
8” ROSE BRASS (GOLD OR RED BRASS) BELL
.525" BORE (3B+ size)
MEDIUM BORE TENOR TROMBONE
THIS LISTING INCLUDES A 1980'S-90'S VINTAGE KING 608 TROMBONE
WITH CASE AND MOUTHPIECE
TO BE RESTORED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF CUSTOM FINISH
AND WITH OR WITHOUT F ATTACHMENT
Made in Eastlake, Ohio USA
VINTAGE
WITH THIS AUCTION I'M TRYING SOMETHING DIFFERENT.
RATHER THAN GUESSING WHAT YOU WANT, I WILL DO A CUSTOM RESTORE TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS!
THE PICTURES POSTED ARE SAMPLES AND SHOW THE STANDARD WAYS I USUALLY RESTORE A 607 AND PRICES.
HERE'S YOUR CHANCE TO HAVE EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT, RATHER THAN WHAT I THINK YOU WANT!
IN ADDITION TO THE PICTURES, WE CAN DO ALL SILVER PLATE, COLORED LACQUERS AND SATIN BRASS OR SATIN SILVER FINISHES!
Email me through eBay to discus what you want.
The trombone will be restored to your liking at time of purchase.
WHY BUY A RESTORED VINTAGE INSTRUMENT OVER NEW?
1.  UNMATCHED QUALITY IN DESIGN, CRAFTSMANSHIP AND METAL
2.  PRICED LESS THAN A NEW INSTRUMENT
3.  IN MOST CASES IT WILL PLAY FAR BETTER THAN A NEW INSTRUMENT
“THEY DON’T MAKE ‘EM LIKE THEY USED TO!!”
YOU JUST CAN'T BEAT THE CRAFTSMANSHIP AND METAL USED
IN A TRUE VINTAGE KING TROMBONE!
Vintage King trombones far out perform the new ones.
Here’s you chance to own a great looking and playing professional trombone
for way less than the price of a new one.
THIS IS THE PERFECT TROMBONE
FOR THE ADVANCING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT
OR ADULT PLAYING IN A COMMUNITY BAND OR CHURCH ORCHESTRA
The satin brass straight example shown is a custom horn I made especially for
smooth jazz artist "Buff" Dillard.
Here's his comments:
I've purchased two trombones from John Robinson. A custom king 607 and custom King 608. I used them both in the studio recording my latest project "Feel My Passion". They are and excellent feel for live performances as well. With a smooth slide and great intonation, what more can a player ask for. John Robinson instruments is an awesome product!
Buff Dillard Music LLC
THANKS BUFF!
CHECK OUT HIS LATEST PROJECT - "FEEL MY PASSION"  at Buff Dillard Music
The rose brass bell, nickel silver trim and yellow brass body make this a beautiful looking instrument that plays and sounds as great as it looks.
THIS IS A GREAT TROMBONE FOR JAZZ, SYMPHONY OR ALL-AROUND PLAYING!
The guys that really knew how to build horns at the King Instrument Co. plant in Eastlake, OH crafted this fine trombone.
The King 608 has the 8" rose brass bell (also called gold brass or red brass) size from the 3B
and .525 medium tenor bore from the 3B plus.  The larger .525 bore allows for a more free blowing response than the .508” bore King 3B model.
King doesn’t make the 3B Plus with an F attachment anymore.
The King 608 is the only way to get the 3B plus bore with the F attachment.
This trombone plays every bit as good as the King 3B's I have for sale.
With the larger 3B plus bore it's a little more free blowing.
The King F attachment assembly has 2 tuning slides.  King designed their F attachments as an “E” to “F” system.  The longer tuning slide can be pulled to “E” to allow playing Eb, D etc in normal 3
rd
& 4
th
positions (plus the trigger) and adding the peddle B natural that isn’t possible with a standard f attachment.
The 608 produces a nice warm tone, but can be as bright as you need when pushed.
The rose bras bell gives a slightly warmer tone than a traditional yellow brass bell.
Keep a 6-1/2AL and a 12C mouthpiece (not included) with it and you can do anything from lead jazz to 3
rd
trombone concert work.  The 12C brightens the tone letting you cut through a jazz or concert band with ease.  The 6-1/2AL allows a full warm tone that works well with 3
rd
trombone to 1
st
parts and solo work.
INCLUDES A SMALL SHANK MOUTHPIECE AND A CASE
This is not your standard used instrument.
Restoration includes old finish chemically stripped off, completely taken apart, dents removed, carefully reassembled, carefully polished and your choice of finishes applied.  It will look and play great!
The restoration is done by a respected local shop with over 40 years experience
in woodwind and brass instrument restorations and repairs.  Some of their employees worked at the King and Conn factories in Elkhart, Ind. and Eastlake, Ohio.
I have personally used this company for over 10 years for my adult band members and myself.  I had this shop overhaul and silver plate my  “baby” – a 1971 Besson professional euphonium and for me that’s like trusting someone to operate on your kid.  (I’ve had the horn longer than my kids!)  It really looks great and actually plays better than when I bought it new in college.
THIS TROMBONE WILL REALLY LOOK AND PLAY GREAT!!
The slide is fast and smooth and has excellent compression
The chrome plating on the inner slide tubes is in excellent condition
PUT THAT BACH OR CONN ON THE SHELF
AND EXPERIENCE THE FANTASTIC TONE, RESPONSE AND SLIDE ACTION
OF A GENUINE KING TROMBONE!!
This could be the only trombone you need
!
It is an extremely versatile instrument.
DON’T LET THIS ONE GET AWAY!!!
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.
TERMS OF SALE:
USA SALES ONLY
(email to discuss international sales)
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PayPal ONLY PLEASE
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Feel free to ask questions before you buy.
Please read the feedback from my past customers and
buy with confidence!
Sold AS IS - NO RETURNS
“
REPAIR & RETURN WARRANTY”:
All instruments are inspected and play tested prior to shipping to insure the highest quality.
While all horns are sold “AS IS, NO RETURNS”
all restored instruments are guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for 30 days with a “REPAIR & RETURN” warranty from the shop that does my overhauls.
Contact me through eBay to OK warranty issues.
Horns must be returned prepaid, fully insured against loss and damage by a carrier that provides tracking.
Horns will be repaired, or replaced with a similar restored instrument if available, at our option and returned at no expense to the buyer.
A store credit towards any instrument in my eBay store can also be issued if the customer prefers.
To guard against “buyer’s remorse” NO CASH REFUNDS will be issued.
Purchase indicates full acceptance of these terms
.
This trombone is guaranteed to be as described.
I take great care to make sure you are receiving a good quality instrument and to describe it accurately.
If something's not right - I'll make it right.
The pictures tell the story.
I personally play everything I sell, so there’s nothing to worry about
.
I’m a band director and professional musician playing tuba to trumpet and everything in between.
If I wouldn’t have it in my house, I won’t send it to yours!
I’ve just collected too many instruments and other "horn stuff", between the community band that I direct (plus 3 others I play in – yes, I’m a little crazy!) and 2 kids that played in band in school.
It’s time to “thin the herd”, so I’ll be listing some more instruments and “horn stuff” soon.
UPDATE:
Thanks to all who have bought “stuff from my closet”
.
This has gone so well, that I’ve opened an Ebay store and will be looking for nice items (mostly band instruments and “horn stuff”) to offer for sale on Ebay as well as selling for band members and friends.
If there is something you’d like, just email me with your request and I’ll try to find it for you.
UPDATED UPDATE:
MANY THANKS TO ALL MY PAST CUSTOMERS!
I'm now starting my 14th year on eBay with sales to 30 countries and all 50 states, and great positive feedback!  Thanks to all of you, I've achieved some of eBay's top ratings, plus a lot of great horns have been rescued and are now enjoying a new life all around the world.
THANKS AND ENJOY YOUR "NEW" REFURBISHED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS!
Please note:
This item is also for sale locally.
I will have to end the auction early if it sells locally, so grab it with "BUY IT NOW!".
SHIPPING TERMS:
S&H is $ 85.00 including insurance.
*Alaska and Hawaii will be extra
– email me for correct charges before paying*
Please note that S&H means shipping
and
handling
.
This covers more than just postage
.
It includes postage (or UPS charges), insurance, delivery confirmation, packaging materials and time, etc.
My charges are not the highest on eBay or the lowest. They are usually about average or less than the average price compared to other like items shipped on eBay.
Shipping is usually within one to three business days from payment receipt.
THANKS FOR LOOKING!