King 306 vs 606 ?

[davebb]

Anyone know what the difference (if any) is between a King 306 Tempo and a 606 ?
I'm interested in a listing for a 306. It's a newer Tempo with straight bell brace and plastic case.
It's difficult to tell from the pics if the slide outer tubes are nickel or yellow brass. I've seen photos of other 306s which have nickel outers.

Any clues would be appreciated.

Thanks
Dave

[greenbean]

I have never seen or heard about a 306. Maybe a typo?...

[BGuttman]

Maybe he means 1306 Tempo, which was a step-up horn from some time ago. The 1306 had the curved bell brace like the top line horns. Salsa players like the 1306 because it seems to cut through well. Definitely a step up from a 606.

[davebb]

It's the same model as the one in the pics here...
https://www.hiltonmusiccenter.com/shop/ ... 753557.htm

[BGuttman]

Definitely not a 1306. No idea what that is if not a 606 (typo).

[Elow]

I really don’t like those new kings, an older 606 is much better. The new tempos aren’t anything like the original nickel tempo, they play terribly and they’re always breaking easily.

[greenbean]

Yeah, this must be a new King model. A cheapified 606.

King certainly is getting a lot mileage out of the name Tempo. The nickel 1306 curvy brace Tempo was great! And some of the 606's were marked as Tempo. And don't forget the Ford Tempo!