King 3B H.N. White Era 1950's

King 3B from the mid 1950's. The earliest ones we know of were produced between 1951-53.  The one in this listing is between 1955-1960.  One of the key differentianting features of the early 3B's is that it had a longer tuning slide, which means you don't have to pull out as much for tuning.  The top jazz guys that we know who play 3B's prefer these early models over those produced later, because ease of play and sound.  This 3B is all original lacquer and parts.  Some evidence of repair to bell section.  Modest lacquer wear.  Still an amazing player.  Slide has been set-up, aligned, cleaned out, and is gig ready.  Comes with a non-original 1980's King coffin case.  Mouthpiece not included.