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The Q35 is an excellent choice for musicians searching for a nimble and light quality instrument suitable for solo works and small ensemble performances. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQ35 bell: 7-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered bell in lightweight yellow brass with traditionally brazed seams, soldered bead, and bell tuning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQ35 handslide:.485-.495-inch dual bore, light-weight yellow brass; nickel-silver crook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBell engraving: S.E. 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Paired with a nickel handslide crook, articulations are crisp and brilliant. The axial-flow valve features an extremely open low register paired with a broad, encompassing tone quality in all registers. At home in any ensemble, the Q30GA large bore trombone is an excellent choice for any trombonist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQTY bell: 8 1⁄2-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QI” taper in lightweight gold brass with soldered bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxial-flow F valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQW47 handslide: .547-inch, standard-weight yellow brass; nickel-silver wide crook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQY tuning slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Engraving: S.E. 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The yellow brass, .547 bore, tenor handslide with bass crook provides a broad sound and open feel. \u003cspan\u003eThe S.E. Shires axial-flow valve offers smooth, accurate operation, combined with a broad sound and truly open low register. \u003c\/span\u003eThis instrument combines the best elements of classic New York and Mt. Vernon trombone design with the consistency, playability, and projection that has made S.E. trombone design with the consistency, playability, and projection that has made S.E. Shires trombones the favorites of professionals the world over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTII 5YVNY8 Bell: 8-inch, one piece, hand-hammered “TII” taper in yellow brass with traditionally brazed seam and soldered bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS.E. 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The unsoldered, two-piece, light-weight yellow-brass bell allows the Alessi model to effortlessly cut through any ensemble while maintaining a mature width of sound that holds together even with the most extreme demands of the repertoire. A gold brass F-attachment slide on our newly designed Alessi rotary valve brings forth depth and density of sound coupled with the clarity and stability of a rotary valve which works in tandem with a gold flanged tuning slide. The Alessi handslide utilizes a combination of different alloys to not only bring consistency and clarity to this model, but also to allow for the flexibility to change style and mood at the player’s will. This exquisite combination offers the ultimate versatility for any musician looking to be a cut above the rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Clear Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .547\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 8.5\" two-piece, lightweight yellow brass JA Bell \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve: Shires Alessi rotary F valve with gold-brass F-attachment slide and bronze valve cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Slide(s): TGF gold brass tuning slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandslide: TWJA gold brass handslide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadpipes: 2L, 2.5L, and 3L interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase? 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The Q33 is an excellent choice for the gigging professional and advancing student alike. QTY bell: 81⁄2-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QI” taper in lightweight yellow brass with soldered bead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQSY8 bell: 8-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QS” taper in medium weight yellow brass with soldered bead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQ08NLW handslide: .508-inch, light-weight nickel; nickel-silver wide crook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQSY tuning slide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCounterweight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBell Engraving: S.E. 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Paired with a nickel handslide crook, articulations are crisp and brilliant. The standard rotary valve retains focus throughout all registers without sacrificing comfort in the valve register. At home in any ensemble, the Q30GR large bore trombone is an excellent choice for any trombonist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1737748983332_628\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQTY bell: 81⁄2-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QI” taper in lightweight gold brass with soldered bead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRotary F valve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQW47 handslide: .547-inch, standard-weight yellow brass; nickel-silver wide crook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eQY tuning slide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThree interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1737748983332_638\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1737748983332_637\"\u003eBell Engraving: S.E. 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Shires piccolo bells are handcrafted using the same artisanal processes employed in the manufacturing of their larger bells, resulting in the same superior playing characteristics and richness of sound. The solid four-valve cluster with nickel-silver balusters adds stability and clarity to the playing feel of the instrument, while the unique, ergonomic placement of the fourth valve allows it to be played comfortably by either the right or the left hand. The instrument comes complete with two tunable leadpipes, allowing the player to perform in Bb or in A on trumpet-shank mouthpieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey: Bb\/A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeadpipe(s): Bb and A with trumpet receivers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBore: 0.450\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ9 Bell: 4 inch, one-piece, hand-hammered, yellow brass with traditionally brazed seam and soldered beadwire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Greg Black Mouthpieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46496730677502,"sku":"","price":3175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0314\/4479\/5523\/files\/IMG_1095.heic?v=1742580033"},{"product_id":"shires-q11rs-c-trumpet","title":"Shires Q11RS C Trumpet","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eA fantastic orchestral C trumpet, the model Q11RS trumpet features Shires' more open bell taper which produces a big, powerful sound with easy response. Matched with a firm, yet flexible slotting reverse leadpipe, this trumpet achieves an ideal balance of breadth, clarity, agility, and projection. Nickel-silver balusters and valve caps add brilliance and character to the sound, increase its core, and contribute to cleanness and immediacy of attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .462 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: Q11 bell (4 13\/16-inch, one-piece, hand-hammered open taper in yellow brass with round brass bead)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadpipe: QR reverse leadpipe (.348\" venturi, heavyweight yellow brass; open and free blowing with well-defined slots and easy response)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQWR tuning slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiston material: hand-lapped monel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve cluster: two-piece casings, standard weight, with nickel balusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop valve caps: Nickel Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower valve caps: Nickel Silver\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Greg Black Mouthpieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46981561549054,"sku":"","price":3395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0314\/4479\/5523\/files\/IMG_1507.heic?v=1749146115"},{"product_id":"shires-tbcw-collin-williams-artist-model-tenor-trombone","title":"Shires TBCW Collin Williams Artist Model Tenor Trombone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Colin Williams Artist Model tenor trombone has developed over the course of the artist's long relationship with S.E. Shires instruments. The two-piece, lightweight yellow-brass bell responds easily and produces a broad sound. The harmonic content of the sound warms up evenly at strong dynamic levels without becoming edgy. These characteristics are reinforced by the efficient and responsive yellow-brass handslide with wide crook. The 2SS leadpipe played by Mr. Williams further clarifies the sound's harmonic profile, while the gold-brass tuning slide brings added warmth. This model represents an ideal realization of the heroic New York low brass sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1752680382761_683\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCW Bell: 8.5 two-piece, hand-hammered “TI” taper in lightweight yellow brass with traditionally brazed seams and unsoldered bead, thinned toward the edge of the flare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS.E. 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Shires Tru-Bore™ valve is Shires' own design, a valve that captures many of the free-blowing, evenly responding characteristics of a straight trombone, with an amazingly continuous response between the open and engaged positions. It combines clear articulations with broad sound and feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7GLW Bell: 8.5 inch, two piece, hand-hammered “TI” taper in lightweight gold brass with traditionally brazed seams and soldered bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eS.E. Shires Tru-Bore F valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTY Tuning Slide: yellow brass, drawn tubing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTW47 Handslide: .547-inch bore, standard weight yellow brass; nickel-silver wide crook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree interchangeable yellow-brass leadpipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark and traditional floral pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes S.E. 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The lightweight axial-flow valve set sounds and feels particularly broad and even-especially when both valves are engaged-allowing for a truly open low register and contributing to the instrument’s quick, easy response. This model represents an ideal realization of the heroic New York low brass sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGC Bell: 9.5-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered, custom-annealed “BII” taper in standard weight yellow brass with traditionally brazed seam and soldered bead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIndependent, S.E. 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The Bollinger Tuning System facilities playing scales and arpeggios with the smallest number of handslide positions possible.  The weighted mouthpipe collar, custom-weight dual-bore handslide, and unique tuning slide provide quick response and clear articulations.  Complimented by the yellow-brass Bollinger bell, this instrument produces a broad orchestral sound with unparalleled response and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBollinger Bell: 9.5-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered Bollinger taper in medium weight yellow brass with traditionally brazed seam and soldered bead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIndependent, S.E. 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