King
USA, est. 1930s · 80 products across 2 categories
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.
- • Excellent value for the investment
- • Durable construction, stands up to heavy use
- • Warm, resonant tone appealing to many players
- • Historically reliable and consistent quality
- • 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
Recording King RG-32-SN Lap Steel
Lap Steel Guitars
Recording King RK-Elite-75
Banjos
King 2055S Silver Flair Trumpet
Bb Trumpets
King 2103 Legend 3B Trombone
Tenor Trombones
Recording King RD-328 Aged Adirondack
Dreadnought Acoustic Guitars
Recording King RAM-3-TS Mandoline
Mandolins
Recording King RM-998-D
Resonator Guitars
Tone King Gremlin Tweed
Tube Guitar Combos
Tone King Royalist MKIII Head BK
Tube Guitar Heads
Recording King RR-36S-VS Squarneck
Resonator Guitars
Tone King 112 CAB TRQ Cabinet
1x12 Guitar Cabs
Tone King Imperial MK II Head BK
Tube Guitar Heads
Tone King Gremlin CR
Tube Guitar Combos
Tone King Gremlin BK
Tube Guitar Combos
Tone King Imperial Mk II BR
Tube Guitar Combos
Tone King Imperial Mk II TRQ
Tube Guitar Combos
Tone King Imperial Mk II BK
Tube Guitar Combos
Tone King Falcon Grande CR
Tube Guitar Combos
King 2103G Legend 3B
Tenor Trombones
King 2102 L Legend 2B Jiggs Whigham
Tenor Trombones
King 2102 Legend 2B Trombone
Tenor Trombones
King 2055T Silver Flair Trumpet
Bb Trumpets
Tone King Imperial Tri-Tube Preamp
Electric Guitar Preamps
Tone King Imperial Mk II CR
Tube Guitar Combos
Tone King Falcon Grande BR
Tube Guitar Combos
Tone King Imperial Mk II TW
Tube Guitar Combos
Tone King Imperial MK II Head BR
Tube Guitar Heads
Tone King Imperial MK II Head TRQ
Tube Guitar Heads
Tone King Ironman II Attenuator
Guitar Amp Attenuators
Tone King Gremlin BR
Tube Guitar Combos
Tone King Gremlin TRQ
Tube Guitar Combos
Tone King Ironman II Mini Attenuator
Guitar Amp Attenuators
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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