King

USA, est. 1930s · 31 products across 2 categories

31
Total Products
2
Categories
$2,454
Avg Price
$435
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About King

King instruments, historically a cornerstone of American band and orchestral programs, have a long-standing reputation for producing robust, reliable, and musically rewarding brass instruments. Originally known for their student-level horns, King expanded to offer professional-grade instruments, often favored for their warm, resonant tone and durable construction. While ownership has shifted over the years, the King name retains a legacy of quality and value within the brass market.

Founded
1930s
Country
USA
Segment
Mixed-range
Target
King instruments appeal to students, educators, and professionals seeking reliab
Known For
King 1200 Series Trumpets King 3B and 2B Trombones Robust, student-level instruments Consistent, reliable build quality Warm, full tonal characteristics
PROS
  • • Excellent value for the investment
  • • Durable construction, stands up to heavy use
  • • Warm, resonant tone appealing to many players
  • • Historically reliable and consistent quality
CONS
  • • Professional models can feel slightly heavy
  • • Modern instruments lack some vintage character
  • • Historically inconsistent finish quality on some models
  • • Can be perceived as less 'glamorous' than some competitors

King Products

Tone King Gremlin Tweed - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Gremlin Tweed

Tube Guitar Combos

$1,649
Tube Combo for Electric Guitar, One channel, Power: 5 watts, Equipped with one 12"...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tone King Royalist MKIII Head BK - Tube Guitar Heads

Tone King Royalist MKIII Head BK

Tube Guitar Heads

$2,859
Tube Head for Electric Guitar, Authentic reproduction of classic British vintage...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tone King Royalist MKIII Combo BK - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Royalist MKIII Combo BK

Tube Guitar Combos

$3,189
Tube Combo for Electric Guitar, Authentic reproduction of classic British vintage...
4.8 Expert Rating
Recording King RR-36-BK Black - Resonator Guitars

Recording King RR-36-BK Black

Resonator Guitars

$439
Roundneck Resonator Guitar, Top: Mahogany, Resonator: SpiderCone, Back and sides:...
4.6 Expert Rating
Recording King RR-36S-VS Squarneck - Resonator Guitars

Recording King RR-36S-VS Squarneck

Resonator Guitars

$435
Resonator Guitar, Design: Squareneck, Top: mahogany, Body: mahogany, Fretboard:...
5 Expert Rating
Tone King Falcon Grande BK - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Falcon Grande BK

Tube Guitar Combos

$2,199
Tube Combo for Electric Guitar, 1 Channel, Power: 20 watts, Equipped with: 1x 12" Custom...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tone King 112 CAB TRQ Cabinet - 1x12 Guitar Cabs

Tone King 112 CAB TRQ Cabinet

1x12 Guitar Cabs

$985
Electric Guitar Cabinet, Tonally tuned to the Tone King Imperial MKII Head, This cabinet...
5 Expert Rating
Tone King Imperial MK II Head BK - Tube Guitar Heads

Tone King Imperial MK II Head BK

Tube Guitar Heads

$2,749
Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar, 2 Channels, Power: 20 W, Integrated Ironman II...
4.5 Expert Rating
Tone King Gremlin CR - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Gremlin CR

Tube Guitar Combos

$1,758
Tube Combo for Electric Guitar, Offers turned up Blackface- or Tweed guitars sounds at reduced...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tone King Gremlin BK - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Gremlin BK

Tube Guitar Combos

$1,758
Tube combo amp for electric guitar, 1 Channel, Power: 5 W, Equipped with: 1x 12" Custom voiced...
4.4 Expert Rating
Tone King Imperial Mk II BR - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Imperial Mk II BR

Tube Guitar Combos

$3,299
Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar, 2 Channels, Power: 20 W, Equipped with: 1 x 12"...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tone King Imperial Mk II TRQ - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Imperial Mk II TRQ

Tube Guitar Combos

$3,519
Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar, Built-in Ironman II compensated power...
4.9 Expert Rating
Tone King Imperial Mk II BK - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Imperial Mk II BK

Tube Guitar Combos

$3,619
Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar, Channels: 2, Power: 20 W, Components: 1x 12"...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tone King Falcon Grande CR - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Falcon Grande CR

Tube Guitar Combos

$2,444
Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar, 1 Channel, Power: 20 W, 3-Position voicing switch...
4.8 Expert Rating
King 2103G Legend 3B - Tenor Trombones

King 2103G Legend 3B

Tenor Trombones

$3,706
Trombone, Bore: 12.9 mm, Bell: One-piece, hand-hammered from gold brass, Bell Ø: 203 mm, Nickel...
4.6 Expert Rating
King 2102 L Legend 2B Jiggs Whigham - Tenor Trombones

King 2102 L Legend 2B Jiggs Whigham

Tenor Trombones

$3,575
Trombone, "Jiggs Whigham" model, The classic jazz trombone, Bore: 12,47 mm,...
4.6 Expert Rating
King 2103F Legend 3B Trombone - Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

King 2103F Legend 3B Trombone

Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment

$4,838
Tenor Trombone, With quart valve, Bore: 12.9 mm, One-piece, hand-hammered brass bell,...
4.7 Expert Rating
King 2102 Legend 2B Trombone - Tenor Trombones

King 2102 Legend 2B Trombone

Tenor Trombones

$3,958
2B Trombone, 12.22 / 12.47 mm dual bore, One-piece, hand-hammered Ø 187 mm brass bell,...
4.5 Expert Rating
King 2055T Silver Flair Trumpet - Bb Trumpets

King 2055T Silver Flair Trumpet

Bb Trumpets

$2,804
Silver Flair Bb Trumpet, Silver-plated, L-bore: .462" (11.73 mm), Bell: 4 7/8" (124...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tone King Imperial Tri-Tube Preamp - Electric Guitar Preamps

Tone King Imperial Tri-Tube Preamp

Electric Guitar Preamps

$769
Tube Preamp For Electric Guitar, Two channels, Tone King's legendary MKII amplifier...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tone King Imperial Mk II CR - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Imperial Mk II CR

Tube Guitar Combos

$3,298
Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar, Channels: 2, Power: 20 watts, Integrated Ironman...
5 Expert Rating
Tone King Falcon Grande BR - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Falcon Grande BR

Tube Guitar Combos

$2,199
Tube Combo for Electric Guitar, 1 Channel, Power: 20 watts, Equipped with: 1x 12" Custom...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tone King Imperial Mk II TW - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Imperial Mk II TW

Tube Guitar Combos

$3,628
Tube Combo for Electric Guitar, Built-in Ironman II compensated power attenuator (up to...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tone King Imperial MK II Head BR - Tube Guitar Heads

Tone King Imperial MK II Head BR

Tube Guitar Heads

$2,749
Tube Amplifier Head for Electric Guitar, Integrated Ironman II compensated power...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tone King Imperial MK II Head TRQ - Tube Guitar Heads

Tone King Imperial MK II Head TRQ

Tube Guitar Heads

$2,859
Tube Amp Head for Electric Guitar, 2 Channels, Power: 20 watts, Integrated Ironman...
4.5 Expert Rating
Tone King Ironman II Attenuator - Guitar Amp Attenuators

Tone King Ironman II Attenuator

Guitar Amp Attenuators

$963
Power Attenuator, Full tube compression at room volume, Reactive Load Technology...
4.6 Expert Rating
Tone King Gremlin BR - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Gremlin BR

Tube Guitar Combos

$1,758
Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar, 1 Channel, Power: 5 W, Produces cranked up Blackface or...
4.8 Expert Rating
Tone King Sky King TRQ - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Sky King TRQ

Tube Guitar Combos

$3,738
Electric Guitar Tube Combo, Full tube combo with reverb, tremolo and two built-in power...
5 Expert Rating
Tone King Falcon Grande TRQ - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Falcon Grande TRQ

Tube Guitar Combos

$2,199
Tube Combo Amplifier for Electric Guitar, 1 Channel, Power: 20 W, 3-Position voicing...
4.5 Expert Rating
Tone King Gremlin TRQ - Tube Guitar Combos

Tone King Gremlin TRQ

Tube Guitar Combos

$1,627
Tubes Combo for E-Guitar, 1 Channel, Power: 5 Watt, Equipment: 1x 12" Custom-voiced Celestion...
4.7 Expert Rating
Tone King Ironman II Mini Attenuator - Guitar Amp Attenuators

Tone King Ironman II Mini Attenuator

Guitar Amp Attenuators

$516
Mini Attenuator, Drive your tubes to their limits at bedroom volume, With...
4.8 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions About King

King instruments were historically manufactured in Cleveland, Ohio. Production is now handled by KHS Musical Instruments Co., Ltd. in Japan, maintaining many of the original King designs.

King trombones, particularly the student and intermediate models, are often recommended for beginners due to their durability and relatively straightforward playing characteristics.

The 3B trombone has a longer slide and a lower fundamental pitch, offering a darker, richer tone, while the 2B has a shorter slide and a slightly brighter sound.

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