A Trusted Step-Up Trumpet with Real Professional Pedigree
If you've outgrown your beginner horn and you're ready for something that can keep up with more serious playing, the King Silver Flair 2055S is a natural next move. King has been building brass instruments since 1894, and the Silver Flair line has been a go-to step-up trumpet for advancing students and working band players for decades. This isn't a beginner instrument with flashy marketing — it's a well-built Bb trumpet designed to grow with you.
The 2055S is built around a .462" bore — a medium-large size that balances free-blowing response with enough back-pressure to help center your tone. Whether you're playing concert band, jazz ensemble, or just working through a more demanding repertoire, this horn is designed to handle it. The silver-plate finish gives the instrument a bright, focused character that cuts through an ensemble without being shrill.
This is the saddle-equipped version of the Silver Flair — the 2055S features a first valve thumb saddle (as opposed to the trigger on the 2055T), giving you smooth, on-the-fly intonation control during longer phrases or exposed passages.
Bore, Bell, and How They Work Together
The .462" bore is what King calls a large bore, and it lives in the sweet spot for advancing players. It's open enough to reward a developed air stream with excellent projection, but it still has enough resistance to be forgiving while your technique develops. Players often find this bore size handles a wide range of styles without forcing you to specialize too early.
The 4-7/8" seamless yellow brass bell is a standout spec at this price point. Seamless construction means there's no seam weld running through the bell flare — the kind of manufacturing detail that can affect how a bell vibrates and resonates. Combined with the rose brass leadpipe, you get a responsive setup that promotes a snappy attack and comfortable breath resistance throughout your range.
Valves, Intonation, and the Details That Matter
The Silver Flair uses Monel piston valves — a nickel-steel alloy well-regarded in the brass world for its durability, smooth action, and resistance to corrosion. These aren't the cheaper stainless steel valves found on student horns; Monel pistons are a genuine upgrade that you'll feel the first time you run through a fast passage.
For intonation flexibility, the 2055S includes a first valve thumb saddle and a third valve fixed ring with an adjustable slide stop. The saddle on the first slide lets you make quick micro-adjustments in the moment — a feature that makes this horn much more practical in real performance settings than a basic student trumpet without slide adjustments.
Product Features:
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Key: Bb
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Bore: .462" (large)
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Bell: 4-7/8" seamless yellow brass
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Leadpipe: Standard, rose brass
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Valves: Monel piston
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1st Valve Slide: Thumb saddle for easy intonation adjustment
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3rd Valve Slide: Fixed ring with adjustable slide stop
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Finish: Silver plate
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Water Key: One standard water key on main tuning slide
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Valve Caps: Standard weight top and bottom
Brand: King
Model: Silver Flair 2055S
SKU: 2055S
Condition: New
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