Mahler

1980 King (pre-UMI) Model 2008 C trumpet with a large bore (.462"), reversed leadpipe, and original case.

Cosmetic condition:
Near-mint. Silver plate is 100%. Some tarnish on the raw brass of the slides and some staining around the water key and slides where the brass meets the silver plate. No red-rot. One tiny dent on the elbow of the first-valve slide. The case is in near-mint condition also. Interior upholstery is complete, unstained, and not torn. Some minor scuffs on the exterior, but nothing ugly or big. Latches work perfectly and the handle is solid.

Playability:
Slots unbelievably well. Excellent, easy response (thanks to the reversed leadpipe). Big, open blow. Typical problem spots for a C trumpet, but plays in tune very easily. This horn plays a LOT like a Bb which is good or bad depending on one's preference :).

History:
Information on this horn was extremely difficult to come by. All I was able to find was that the Model 2008 was the very last professional-grade trumpet King made before being assimilated into UMI. I bought it from a music store in Washington State and was blown away by the condition of a 29 year-old horn. It looks to me like somebody bought it, played it for a few months, then stored it properly for a long time before selling it to the music store.

Why am I selling:
Plain and simple - I got a once-in-a-lifetime deal on a Xeno 8445 C to match my Xeno 8345 Bb. The King actually responds a little easier than my Xeno C, but I REALLY want the same characteristics in my C that I have in my Bb - I don't play enough to be able to learn two completely different horns.

Shipping and payment:
I'll take care of shipping to the lower 48. Money orders are acceptable. I accept PayPal, but I'll need to split the 4% PayPal fee with you if you use it.

Pics:
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More pictures available upon request.

$1100/OBO.

Thanks!

Joe