Is a 1955 or 1956 2B Silversonic a decent acquisition for $900? I do not usually venture outside of Vintage Conns, but I saw a chance to try out an instrument with a Sterling bell. 345xxx
I attached some low quality pictures for an idea of condition.
Also, what are everyone's thoughts on the 2B silversonic? I cannot find much on the topic.
King 2B Silversonic
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TheConnsequence
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Re: King 2B Silversonic
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BGuttman
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Re: King 2B Silversonic
There are a number of "flavors" of 2B and the SilverSonic (or SilverTone) is no exception. Older ones tend to play a bit bigger. I used to play a 2B Silvertone from 1947 that would blow away a modern 3B.
I'd certainly take a 2B SilverSonic over a 4H or 12H, all things being equal.
Then again, with used horns condition trumps everything. Test it out. If it seems to be in good shape, that's a good price for one.
I'd certainly take a 2B SilverSonic over a 4H or 12H, all things being equal.
Then again, with used horns condition trumps everything. Test it out. If it seems to be in good shape, that's a good price for one.
Bruce Guttman
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Re: King 2B Silversonic
For $900, hard to go wrong unless the slide is completely borked. Buy it.
Aidan Ritchie, LA area player and teacher
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Re: King 2B Silversonic
I've been playing an early '60s 2BSS as my primary horn for the last 13 years. Mostly big band, with a healthy dose of small group jazz and horn section stuff thrown in as well.
Generally, it's been a good all rounder. It is a small horn, and it's relatively bright. I find I really need to concentrate on my sound during solos and exposed sections or it starts to suffer.
I paid a similar price to the one you're looking at, years ago, and mine's nothing like as clean. I don't know what prices are like in the US, but over here that would be extremely cheap.
Generally, it's been a good all rounder. It is a small horn, and it's relatively bright. I find I really need to concentrate on my sound during solos and exposed sections or it starts to suffer.
I paid a similar price to the one you're looking at, years ago, and mine's nothing like as clean. I don't know what prices are like in the US, but over here that would be extremely cheap.