King counterweight
- RobbTooley
- Posts: 13
- Joined: Apr 11, 2020
A friend (in the UK) is looking for a King counterweight - it would be to put on a 70’s 3B silversonic that feels a bit nose heavy. I think the older style looks better - would one of these fit? And are the only options sourcing an original one or purchasing from Hornguys or Hickeys? I wondered if these were more easily available now that the new Kings have reverted to the retro style weights?
- JLivi
- Posts: 870
- Joined: May 10, 2018
When I was searching for a King counterweight 6-9 months ago, I had a lot of issues trying to find one. I ended up buying the one from Hickeys and it was fine. I too wanted an older 3-piece counterweight, but I was also impatient with limited funds.
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- pedrombon
- Posts: 417
- Joined: Apr 11, 2018
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Two pieces, but in the UK: <LINK_TEXT text="https://www.dawkes.co.uk/balance-weight ... tary/11771">https://www.dawkes.co.uk/balance-weight-2-part-king-2b3b-trombone-3b-or-3b-rotary/11771</LINK_TEXT>
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Two pieces, but in the UK: <LINK_TEXT text="https://www.dawkes.co.uk/balance-weight ... tary/11771">https://www.dawkes.co.uk/balance-weight-2-part-king-2b3b-trombone-3b-or-3b-rotary/11771</LINK_TEXT>
- tbonesullivan
- Posts: 1959
- Joined: Jul 02, 2019
Does anyone know if the older balance weight from the 90s/00s with the stickers is heavier than the one offered now?
- RobbTooley
- Posts: 13
- Joined: Apr 11, 2020
Thanks for the info! Does anyone have approximate weights for the different styles?