WTS--SOLD--King 6B* Custom

BrexWindWright · 2022-11-18 11:08 a.m.

Up for sale is a custom built bass assembled from the corpse of a King 6B/DG a couple years ago. It is unlacquered and has a nice patina. Played this bad boy for about 5 years until I got my current daily driver. asking $3900 buyer ships...

Highlights include:

screw bell conversion

custom counterweight on the main tuning slide

independent Instrument Innovations Axial valves in F(.562) and Gb(.595)

removable threaded leadpipe with 3 pipes(VB Corp 50, MK George Roberts nickel, Getzen/Edwards 1?)

custom built flat case made for the horn.

I’ll add some pictures later this weekend. Any interest message or email me

vinnie(dot)c[#seven#nine](at)gmail(dot)com

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-11-18 11:15 a.m.

I eagerly await those pictures, this sounds like an awesome project.

BrexWindWright · by **BrexWindWright** » 2022-11-18 3:34 p.m.

Some Photos:

~~[url="https://photos.app.goo.gl/kESYs1NeooSFgh3F9"]~~Here are some pics

Burgerbob · by **Burgerbob** » 2022-11-18 3:45 p.m.

jbeatenbough · by **jbeatenbough** » 2022-11-18 3:56 p.m.

I've never wanted a bass trombone sooo much...wow.

bassboneman69 · by **bassboneman69** » 2022-11-18 7:19 p.m.

When I saw Aidens response I had to see this thing!

Holy crap…that’s a fantastic looking horn.

Well done on ALL of the custom touches

Finetales · by **Finetales** » 2022-11-18 7:34 p.m.

THAT is/was a 6B?? Amazing!

BrexWindWright · by **BrexWindWright** » 2022-11-18 7:59 p.m.

[quote="Finetales"]THAT is/was a 6B?? Amazing![/quote]

Yup! It’s what I built and played after I sold you that Yamaha/Conn 72h hybrid.

Finetales · 2022-11-18 8:09 p.m.

[quote="BrexWindWright"]<QUOTE author="Finetales" post_id="193947" time="1668818073" user_id="136">
THAT is/was a 6B?? Amazing![/quote]

Yup! It’s what I built and played after I sold you that Yamaha/Conn 72h hybrid.
</QUOTE>

Ah!! I am still playing and loving that Conn.

What have you replaced this King with?

BrexWindWright · by **BrexWindWright** » 2022-11-18 8:12 p.m.

Conn 62hcl

braymond21 · by **braymond21** » 2022-11-18 8:47 p.m.

Wow! That's an awesome horn! Almost makes me want to increase my new-horn budget and pick it up.

Matt_K · by **Matt_K** » 2022-11-18 9:12 p.m.

Who did that counterweight? Very well executed.

BrexWindWright · by **BrexWindWright** » 2022-11-18 9:29 p.m.

I did, via sendcutsend, adobe illustrator and careful measurements.

Really, y’all are making me blush.

Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2022-11-18 10:24 p.m.

[quote="BrexWindWright"]Conn 62hcl[/quote]

I really like my 88HCL (now that I've had the valve bumpers replaced). The valve is great - smooth action, short throw.

How do the CL valves work on a bass trombone? Are they larger than the tenor version?

Kudos to your King 6B customization. Very impressive!

BrexWindWright · by **BrexWindWright** » 2022-11-18 10:36 p.m.

Thanks for the compliments folks
[quote="Posaunus"]<QUOTE author="BrexWindWright" post_id="193954" time="1668820370" user_id="3040">
Conn 62hcl[/quote]
…

How do the CL valves work on a bass trombone? Are they larger than the tenor version?
</QUOTE>
I’ve compared (by eye) my 62HCL and another players 88HCL and the radius of the rotor assemblies seems about the same. That said, DAT THROW THO! <chefs kiss>

bassboneman69 · by **bassboneman69** » 2022-11-19 11:07 a.m.

Question

Is the King 6B icon always on the inside of the bell flare?

Or did you put it there?

Either way - I have not seen that before and it’s a cool touch!

BrexWindWright · by **BrexWindWright** » 2022-11-19 12:10 p.m.

The bell came to me engraved that way.

BrexWindWright · by **BrexWindWright** » 2022-11-24 11:37 a.m.

Bump!

BrexWindWright · by **BrexWindWright** » 2022-11-28 1:19 p.m.

I’m open to reasonable offers!

BrexWindWright · by **BrexWindWright** » 2022-11-29 11:44 p.m.

It’s up on eBay now.

BrexWindWright · by **BrexWindWright** » 2022-12-07 11:48 a.m.

Hey everybody! I pulled the horn’s listing early-I’ve had more local interest pop out of the foggy PNW. To those that were waiting to bid at the end, I apologize. I’ve got some people coming over to toot on this baby and if no one leaves with it I’ll relist it. Thanks.

Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2022-12-07 11:54 a.m.

[quote="BrexWindWright"]Hey everybody! I pulled the horn’s listing early-I’ve had more local interest pop out of the foggy PNW.[/quote]

I had to look this up. PNW is "Pacific NorthWest."

Greetings from the sunny "OC."

BrexWindWright · by **BrexWindWright** » 2022-12-13 3:52 p.m.

Okie Dokie. It's back up on ~~[url=https://www.ebay.com/itm/195512493791?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=FVjrGbljTzq&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=FVjrGbljTzq&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY]~~eBay.

JKno · by **JKno** » 2022-12-13 4:35 p.m.

Very well done!

BrexWindWright · by **BrexWindWright** » 2022-12-25 7:05 p.m.

Less than a day left on eBay. Happy holidays y’all.

BrexWindWright · by **BrexWindWright** » 2022-12-27 3:13 p.m.

It's SOLD. Thanks for the interest and whatnot.

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