• • • • • • • • ->:: Author Message Cornetist SPSMB Regular Member Joined: 16 Sep 2012 Posts: 86 Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2013 12:55 am Post subject: King tempo trumpet Hey guys,recently found king tempo 600 trumpet it's serial number is 131258,just wondering how old it is. Paulmarc123 New Member Joined: 27 Dec 2013 Posts: 2 Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:26 am Post subject: I have been to a King workshop before in 1964 and there was a 600 series trumpet model on display. With the serial number 131258, it should be around 1958. The production would be around 1958. This could also change due to country of production and distribution. Where did you get this instrument? Is there a production code on the inside of the second trigger valve, if you could shine a light in the trigger valve, you would be able to see an engraving of the date of production and country of origin.

If its too deep, I recommend dislocating the joint (where the soldering meets) and detach it and you would then see it more clearly, then solder back. Soldering is very easy and cheap. Just go to any DIY Store, if you are in UK, checked out Peter Ranger DIY at Grimes Street and you buy a Solder Kit and would cost around 12-15 pounds. If you tell them that I recommended you the store (Name: Paul Marc from ANU) and you would get a 10% off.

'Conn & King Musical Instrument Serial Number Info'. This list is not correct for Conn saxophones (see Conn Woodwind Serial Numbers) or Conn bugles (see Pan American Brass Serial Numbers). Also, the serial numbers from 1981 - 1987 for the Brasswinds are for student trumpets and cornets only.

Serial Number, Year Manufactured. 1, 1925 - Purchased by H.N. 10,000, 1930. 30,000, 1935. 40,000, 1940. 45,000, 1945. 50,000, 1950. Catia Plm Express V6 R2013 Setup. 65,000, 1955. 100,000, 1960. 160,000, 1965. 420,000, 1970. 600,000, 1975. King Musical Instruments was a musical instrument manufacturing company located in Cleveland, Ohio. The rights to the King trademark name for musical instruments are currently owned by Conn-Selmer, Inc., a subsidiary of Steinway Musical Instruments.

It's very cheap compared to repair stores which you have to pay labor cost and time. Jon_norstog Veteran Member Joined: 07 Feb 2012 Posts: 159 Location: Pokatello, Idaho Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 10:23 am Post subject: That serial number is out of sequence with most King numbers. The tempo or 600 was a student instrument (a good one, too) and I'm thinking it was numbered in sequence with the 'Cleveland' and 'American Standard' horns. If so, that would put the year of manufacture 1960-65.

For more on these instruments, 'H.N. White's website is pretty good. I've had two of those instruments, both good players. Good luck with yours! Jn _________________ toot, toot! LittleRusty Heavyweight Member Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 9780 Location: Santa Clara, Ca Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 12:56 pm Post subject: paulmarc123 wrote: I have been to a King workshop before in 1964 and there was a 600 series trumpet model on display.

With the serial number 131258, it should be around 1958. The production would be around 1958. This could also change due to country of production and distribution. Where did you get this instrument?