So, I found a really good deal on a King Tempo. I`d been looking for a slightly smaller horn.

So it arrived, and It`s in amazing condition. A 1962 vintage. The case is in great shape but stinks.

At first, I had a hard time getting used to the blow because it`s very different from my Bach12.

<I>Pros</I> - Very easy blow. The upper range just jumps out of the horn

Great slide. The horn just lights up when I put the pixie mute in and use the plunger

<U>Cons</U> - It`s a very thick nickel plated bell. I have a 1953 Tempo bell on my 2B valve trombone and it`s

not as thick. but pays darker than a couple 2B`s I tried.

So far I`m really liking it. The guys in the Big Band I play with have said they like the sound. Cuts a little more than

my Bach

Nice horns, IMHO.