We make legends King and Armstrong instruments and accessories

We make legends
King and Armstrong instruments and accessories are manufactured and distributed by Conn-Selmer, Inc., a Steinway Musical Instrument company.
Conn-Selmer, Inc. has a long standing commitment to music education, including starting the first music school for band directors, assisting in
the development of the Interlochen Music Camp and establishing the first network of music dealers in the United States. Today Conn-Selmer, Inc.
supports every major music education organization, including the Music Educators National Conference and its associated state organizations.
King Tempo and Armstrong Tempo instruments have been developed to provide more students the opportunity to share their musical abilities. Visit
conn-selmer.com and learn more about the world of musical opportunities awaiting you as your musical journey continues.
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AV4960 10/03
USA Model 4001 Bb Clarinet
USA Model 104 Flute
Created for beginning students and known for its reliability, this
Armstrong USA model provides terrific response and ease of playing.
The “Standard Cut ” head joint is noted for excellent flexibility
and a well focused tone. Pads are specially treated for long-lasting
performance. Plating is guaranteed for five years and keys are
guaranteed against breakage forever. Specifications:
Plateau (closed hole) • C foot • silver-plated nickel silver head,
body and foot • silver-plated keys • offset G • .016” (.41mm) head
joint wall • 018” (.46mm) body & foot wall • bottom adjusting
screws • hard-shell case • cleaning rod
Model 104E Same as above with split E mechanism Model
104N Same as above with nickel-plated finish Model 1042H
Same as above with curved and straight
head joints
USA Model 102 Flute
A classic closed hole model for beginning students, this Armstrong
USA model is built for durability and designed for ease of playing.
The “Progressive Cut ” head joint is noted for quick response and a
rich tone with lyrical qualities. Pads are specially treated for longlasting performance. Plating is guaranteed for five years and keys
are guaranteed against breakage forever.
Specifications: Plateau (closed hole) • C foot • silverplated nickel silver head, body and foot • silver-plated keys
• offset G • .016” (.41mm) head joint wall • 018” (.46mm) body
& foot wall • top adjusting screws • hard-shell case • cleaning rod
Model 102E Same as above with split E mechanism
French (open hole) models also available:
USA Model 105 Flute
Specifications: French (open hole) • C foot
• “Progressive” style head joint • silver-plated nickel silver head,
body and foot • silver-plated keys • in-line G/A • .016” (.41mm)
head joint wall • 018” (.46mm) body & foot wall • top adjusting
screws • hard-shell case
Model 105OS Same as above with offset G
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The Armstrong USA .576” tapered bore is designed to provide
beginners with a quick and focused response for ease of playing.
Undercut tone holes improve intonation and allow for a full,
resonant tone over the entire range of the instrument. Ergonomic
keys allow for good coverage and proper hand position.
Composition body features a brushed wood-grain finish.
Specifications: composition body, bell, and barrel • .576”
molded bore • undercut tone holes • nickel-plated keys • #2
molded mouthpiece • stainless steel bell ring • white skin pads
• hard-shell case
Model 4001W Same as above with wood-shell case
Model 4001WC Same as above with carry-all case
In 1931, William Teasdale
Armstrong, a highly respected craftsman, founded his
Model 4001
small flute repair shop in Elkhart, Indiana. Word of
his skill and uncompromising commitment to quality
quickly spread, and it wasn’t long before he was asked
to manufacture complete instruments for professional
Tempo Model 4002 Bb Clarinet
The Armstrong Tempo .587” reamed bore is designed to provide
beginners with free-blowing response and ease of playing. Tunes
comfortably at A-440 and A-442. Ergonomic keys allow for good
coverage and proper hand position. Machined hard-rubber body
features a brushed wood-grain finish.
Specifications: hard rubber body, bell, and barrel • .587”
reamed and polished bore • straight tone holes • nickel-plated
keys • molded mouthpiece • nickel silver bell ring • white skin
pads • hard-shell case
musicians. The Armstrong legend was born.
Today, Armstrong enjoys a worldwide reputation as
a respected name in woodwinds. Although the company
has grown far larger than William T. Armstrong may
have envisioned possible, his original guiding principles
are still firmly in place: listen, question, design, test
and continue to craft, with the skill of true artisans, the
Designed as
an affordable option for
world’s finest woodwinds.
beginning band students, the
Tempo series of entry-level
USA Model 103 Flute
Specifications: French (open hole) • C foot
• “Progressive” style head joint • silver-plated nickel silver head,
body and foot • silver-plated keys • in-line G/A • .016” (.41mm)
head joint wall • 018” (.46mm) body & foot wall • bottom
adjusting screws • hard-shell case
Model 103OS Same as above with offset G
Model 103B Same as above to low B
Model 103BOS Same as above to low B with offset G
Model 4002
Model 104
instruments combines value and
performance. All instruments are
built to stringent specifications
as determined by Armstrong
Model 102
and supported by our ongoing
commitment to service.
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Model 601
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Responsiveness, great sound and
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USA Model 601 Bb Trumpet
projection are qualities that teachers know are important in
The King USA Model 601 provides the responsiveness, great sound and
accurate intonation that teachers know are important for young students.
Monel pistons provide light, quick action while the rose brass leadpipe
warms the sound and helps prevent corrosion.
Specifications: .462” (11.73mm) bore • 4-7/8” (124mm)
seamless two-piece yellow brass bell • clear lacquer • 1st slide thumb
saddle • 3rd slide finger ring • rose brass leadpipe • Monel pistons
• nickel silver inside slide tubes • CKB 7C mouthpiece
• hard-shell case
Model 601W Same as above with wood-shell case
Model 601N Same as above with nickel-plated pistons
Model 601NW Same as above with nickel-plated pistons & wood
shell case
order for young students to succeed. King USA trumpets,
cornets, saxophones and trombones possess light action,
accurate intonation and a beautiful tone quality. That’s why
top band directors recommend King to their students. King’s
manufacturing facilities combine experience with the most
Tempo Model 301 Bb Trumpet
advanced technology available, resulting in some of the finest
The King Tempo Model 301 provides ease of tone production for young
students. Nickel-plated pistons are very durable and provide fast, reliable
action while the rose brass leadpipe warms the sound and helps prevent
corrosion.
Specifications: .459” (11.65mm) bore • two-piece yellow brass
bell • clear lacquer • 1st slide thumb saddle • 3rd slide finger ring • rose
brass leadpipe • nickel-plated pistons • brass inside slide tubes • CKB 7C
mouthpiece • hard-shell case
instruments available at every level.
Empire USA Model 665 Alto Saxophone
A classic beginning instrument, the King Empire model is designed for ease
of play and enhanced projection. Ergonomic key design allows for correct
and comfortable hand position. The yellow brass body has non-ribbed
construction and features a detachable, reinforced body-to-bow connection
for added strength and durability. Bore design and one-piece seamless
neck provide for accurate intonation and a focused, centered sound.
Specifications: clear lacquer body • nickel-plated keys
• range to high F • 0ne-piece seamless neck • kid leather pads with nylon
resonators • fixed metal thumb rest • #3 molded mouthpiece • hard-shell
case
Model 665HF Same as above with range to high F#
Model 365
Model 301
Model 365L
Tempo Model 365 Alto Saxophone
Accurate intonation along with a focused, centered tone and ease of
play are key design elements in the King Tempo model. The yellow brass
body with non-ribbed construction allows for a full sound with excellent
projection. The adjustable thumb rest and ergonomic key design allow
for correct and comfortable hand position. A high F# key increases the
instrument’s range. The rocking table key mechanism facilitates technique
between low Bb, B and C#.
Specifications: clear lacquer body • nickel-plated keys • range to
high F# • rocking table key mechanism with articulated C# adjusting screw
Designed as an affordable option
for beginning band students, the Tempo series of entry-level
instruments combines value and performance. All instruments
• kid leather pads with metal resonators • adjustable plastic right-hand
thumb rest • molded mouthpiece • hard-shell case
are built to stringent specifications as determined by King and
MODEL 365L Same as above with lacquered keys
supported by our ongoing commitment to service.
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
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USA Model 603 Bb Cornet
USA Model 606 Bb Tenor Trombone
The King USA Model 603 features a long bell design. This design provides
ease of play, responsiveness and projection as well as the accurate
intonation that teachers know is important for young students. Monel
pistons provide light, quick action while the rose brass leadpipe warms
the sound and helps prevent corrosion.
Specifications: .462” (11.73mm) bore • 4-7/8” (124mm)
seamless two-piece yellow brass bell • clear lacquer • 1st slide thumb
saddle • 3rd slide finger ring • rose brass leadpipe • Monel pistons
• nickel silver inside slide tubes • 7C mouthpiece • hard-shell case
Model 603W Same as above with wood-shell case
The King USA Model 606 provides the responsiveness, great sound and
accurate intonation that teachers know are important for young students.
Nickel outer handslide tubes provide for quick action, quick response
and great durability. The .500” bore allows for ease of play, focused sound
and good projection.
Specifications: .500” (12.70mm) bore • 8” (203mm) two-piece
yellow brass bell • nickel outer handslide tubes • clear lacquer
• removable balance weight • King 12C mouthpiece • hard-shell case
Tempo Model 306 Bb Tenor Trombone
The King Tempo Model 306 provides ease of tone production for young
students. Nickel outer handslide tubes provide light, quick action while
providing durability. The .500” bore allows for ease of play, focused
sound and good projection.
Specifications: .500” (12.70mm) bore • 8” (203mm) two-piece
yellow brass bell • nickel outer handslide tubes • clear lacquer
• removable balance weight • King 12C mouthpiece • hard-shell case
USA Model 605W Bb Cornet
The King USA Model 605W features a British-style shepherd’s crook
(short) bell design. This design provides traditional responsiveness
and tone color as well as the accurate intonation that teachers know
is important for young students. Monel pistons provide light, quick
action while the rose brass leadpipe warms the sound and helps prevent
corrosion.
Specifications: .462” (11.73mm) bore • 4-7/8” (124mm)
seamless two-piece yellow brass shepherd’s crook (short) bell • clear
lacquer • 1st slide thumb saddle • 3rd slide finger ring • rose brass
leadpipe • Monel pistons • nickel silver inside slide tubes • British 7
mouthpiece • deluxe wood-shell case
Model 606
Model 605W
(shown in optional silver-plated finish)
Model 306
*Specifications subject to change without notice.
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