Description
Whether you are a professional player ready to upgrade or a collector hunting for a piece of jazz history, here is how you can pitch this rare 1963 King Super 20 Trumpet (S/N 393566) for the HornTrader online store.
Vintage 1963 King Super 20 Trumpet (S/N 393566)
The Holy Grail of Commercial and Big Band Brass — Built in the Legendary H.N. White Cleveland Factory.
Are you looking for that unmistakable, blistering commercial lead sound that cuts through a big band like a laser? Or a rich, smoky core that fills a room with pure, vintage warmth? Look no further.
HornTrader is proud to offer this exceptional, collector-grade 1963 King Super 20 Trumpet, serial number 393566.
Why This Horn Belongs in Your Case:
- The Golden Era of Cleveland Craftsmanship: Built in 1963, this horn comes from the final years of the revered H.N. White Cleveland factory—just before production moved to Eastlake. Brass enthusiasts universally agree that Cleveland-era Kings possess a superior build quality and “soul” that modern horns simply cannot replicate.
- The Choice of Legends: The King Super 20 was the weapon of choice for icons like Harry James and Ziggy Elman. It is legendary for its massive projection, lightning-fast response, and incredible flexibility across registers.
- Flawless Mechanical Integrity: Equipped with King’s signature chrome-plated piston valves, the action on this trumpet is incredibly fast, smooth, and compression-tight.
- Acoustic Powerhouse: This horn offers a dark, rich core tone at lower dynamics, but when you push it, the sound opens up into a brilliant, singing upper register with effortless slotting.
Specifications & Condition:
- Manufacturer: H.N. White Company (Cleveland, OH)
- Model: Super 20 Professional
- Serial Number: 393566 (Manufactured in 1963)
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Slides are free, valves have fantastic compression, and the original engraving is crisp and beautifully detailed.
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This is a 1963 King Super 20 professional trumpet, manufactured by the legendary H.N. White Company in Cleveland, Ohio.
The King Super 20 horn line is just as famous in the brass world as it is for saxophones. Legendary players like Harry James and Ziggy Elman heavily favored and endorsed Super 20 trumpets.
Production Profile
- Year Manufactured: 1963 (Historical factory ledgers from Brass History log trumpet #393549 around this exact time).
- Factory Location: Cleveland, Ohio. This horn was made right before H.N. White built its new factory in Eastlake, Ohio (1964) and sold the business to Seeburg (1965). Trumpets from the Cleveland factory are highly sought after by collectors.
Design Characteristics of Serial #393566
The Super 20 trumpet went through subtle variations over its production run. Horns in the 393,000 serial block exhibit specific characteristics:
- The S1 vs. S2 Designators: H.N. White built these in distinct bore configurations. An S1 denotes a punchy, precise Medium Bore (.448″). An S2 denotes a broader Large Bore (.458″). The serial block sits right in the transition period where King was changing their case logos and stamping variants.
- The Bell: Standard Super 20 models feature a beautiful, highly detailed engraving on a yellow-brass bell.
- Valves: King trumpets from this era feature exceptionally durable, fast, and smooth chrome-plated piston valves.
These professional, American-made vintage horns are famous for their dark, rich core tone that opens up into an exceptionally bright, cutting laser beam when pushed.
Great investment! A King Super 20 trumpets from the early 1960s generally hold a solid vintage market value.
