I just bought an all Nickel plated, Curved brace Tempo
Any idea what the bore size is on these?
King Tempo models question
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Re: King Tempo models question
If the bell says just Tempo and no model number, it's a 1305 and it has a .491" bore and 7 3/8" bell. If the bell says 1306, it's a 1306 and it has a .500" bore and 8" bell. The 1305 is also on the wider pro chassis like a 2B, while the 1306 is on the narrower student model chassis (but still has the curved brace). There are a couple other Tempo models, but they either don't have the curved brace or aren't nickel.
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Re: King Tempo models question
Measure the bell.
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Re: King Tempo models question
I received the Tempo on Friday.
NO Dents or signs of repair or damage
Fantastic slide, it`s a 1962 vintage and is the .491 bore.
I took it on my 2 gigs Monday - 1 combo, 2 - Big Band
It plays very different from my Bachs
It`s very open, fantastic upper range. The other guys in the section played and loved it.
She`s a keeper
NO Dents or signs of repair or damage
Fantastic slide, it`s a 1962 vintage and is the .491 bore.
I took it on my 2 gigs Monday - 1 combo, 2 - Big Band
It plays very different from my Bachs
It`s very open, fantastic upper range. The other guys in the section played and loved it.
She`s a keeper