Help on finding my King 606 manufacture date
- Makinatoran
- Posts: 4
- Joined: Jun 16, 2023
Hello, I've recently bought a King 606 for 195 dollars 2 months ago and everyone I have talked to thinks that I wasted my money, but I think it's nice at least as it's my first ever trombone. I tried finding out myself online, but I couldn't for the life of me find anything but a comment here about the serial numbers hitting 900000 in the 90s, so I assume I have something from the 70s-80s. The serial number is 869xxx. Any and all help would be appreciated.
- cb56
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- Joined: Sep 17, 2023
Wasted your money?
Unless the horn is unplayable that's a great deal. I've known people that gigged on 606 trombones. Nice score.
Unless the horn is unplayable that's a great deal. I've known people that gigged on 606 trombones. Nice score.
- Posaunus
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- Joined: Mar 23, 2018
Congratulations on purchasing a decent trombone at a very low price. Enjoy playing it!
- Makinatoran
- Posts: 4
- Joined: Jun 16, 2023
[quote="cb56"]Wasted your money?
Unless the horn is unplayable that's a great deal. I've known people that gigged on 606 trombones. Nice score.[/quote]
I think the horn itself is in almost perfect condition, except for the lacquer, but really the only thing I wanted to look out for was the slide condition and it was really good!
Unless the horn is unplayable that's a great deal. I've known people that gigged on 606 trombones. Nice score.[/quote]
I think the horn itself is in almost perfect condition, except for the lacquer, but really the only thing I wanted to look out for was the slide condition and it was really good!
- cb56
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- Joined: Sep 17, 2023
There you go. Don't listen to the idiots.
Great deal on good horn.
Great deal on good horn.
- spencercarran
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- Joined: Oct 17, 2020
That's a decent price for a solid horn. I picked up my similar vintage 606 a touch cheaper, but the slide isn't perfect. It's my beater horn for outdoor gigs; I wouldn't hesitate to take it to "real" performances if the slide were a bit smoother.