Is this a Silverstone or a Silversonic?

Patthebaker727 · by **Patthebaker727** » 2023-03-26 11:40 p.m.

Got an opportunity for a crazy asking price on this horn, but the catch is I have to drive 1 hour+

I don't want to go asking a bunch of questions because I don't think the seller knows what they have. I asked for more pictures, and am waiting for them to get back with me.

In the meantime, is this what I think it is? Silvertone/sonic? Did either come with a gold/brass plated slide as opposed to all silver? I'm thinking the slide might be replaced unless yall concur otherwise.

I know this is limited information, but it's all I have at the moment. I can update as I get more pictures. But I'm mainly worried about the slide not being silver, again, unless specified by you guys otherwise. Thanks! [<IMGUR id="a/4sIhhMe">https://imgur.com/a/4sIhhMe]</IMGUR>

Burgerbob · by **Burgerbob** » 2023-03-27 12:44 a.m.

I would assume it's a silversonic. The slides were the "normal" lacquer color for the time (orange or clear, this is an orangey) until the SGX in like the late '90s.

Vegasbound · by **Vegasbound** » 2023-03-27 2:16 a.m.

Is it a tempo?

brassmedic · by **brassmedic** » 2023-03-27 5:32 a.m.

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JohnL · by **JohnL** » 2023-03-27 9:17 a.m.

[quote="Vegasbound"]Is it a tempo?[/quote]
That's what I'm thinking, too. I wouldn't jump in without more info from the seller.

mahlertwo · by **mahlertwo** » 2023-03-27 9:45 a.m.

Yeah, ask to see the bell engraving.

Elow · by **Elow** » 2023-03-27 10:07 a.m.

I’ve seen that listing too, im pretty sure it’s a tempo.

Mamaposaune · by **Mamaposaune** » 2023-03-27 11:59 a.m.

Likely it is in the original case, which is what King used for the Tempo. Looking at the condition, I would think the value is $200. max.

Patthebaker727 · by **Patthebaker727** » 2023-03-27 12:31 p.m.

Of course when I think I have my IDs down there's one I haven't been personalized with.

After looking around it's probably a tempo, but I'll see after I get pictures. Thanks you guys.

CharlieB · by **CharlieB** » 2023-03-27 1:08 p.m.

[quote="Patthebaker727"]I don't want to go asking a bunch of questions because I don't think the seller knows what they have.[/quote]

Pretty devious.

How about you just deal honestly with the seller ?

DaveAshley · by **DaveAshley** » 2023-03-27 8:27 p.m.

It’s a Tempo. No doubt about it.

Bach5G · by **Bach5G** » 2023-03-27 8:47 p.m.

A Tempo might be interesting if it isn’t beat up.

Patthebaker727 · by **Patthebaker727** » 2023-03-28 11:55 p.m.

[quote="CharlieB"]<QUOTE author="Patthebaker727" post_id="205903" time="1679888430" user_id="16400">
I don't want to go asking a bunch of questions because I don't think the seller knows what they have.[/quote]

Pretty devious.

How about you just deal honestly with the seller ?
</QUOTE>
Because I can't fork out hundreds/thousands of dollars for a sonic and I'd like to own one?

Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2023-03-29 2:00 a.m.

[quote="Patthebaker727"]<QUOTE author="CharlieB" post_id="205949" time="1679936907" user_id="250">
Pretty devious.

How about you just deal honestly with the seller ?[/quote]
Because I can't fork out hundreds/thousands of dollars for a sonic and I'd like to own one?
</QUOTE>

Does this justify being devious?

Trombonic · by **Trombonic** » 2023-03-29 2:09 a.m.

[quote="Posaunus"]<QUOTE author="Patthebaker727" post_id="206086" time="1680062144" user_id="16400">

Because I can't fork out hundreds/thousands of dollars for a sonic and I'd like to own one?[/quote]

Does this justify being devious?
</QUOTE>

Maybe you "fork out" some money for fuel and find out what it is...

Posaunus · by **Posaunus** » 2023-03-29 10:27 a.m.

If you want a backup for your 6H, pick up the trombone (Tempo?) for $150-$200, get a tech to refresh it, and enjoy playing it.

Or if you must have a SilverSonic, keep looking.

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