I am thrilled with my Shires trumpet. From the moment I picked it up, I knew I had found a truly special instrument. Its ease of response, consistent intonation, efficiency, and beautiful sound allow me to focus on what’s most important—making music!

– Julia Bell

I am happy to announce my collaboration with S. E. Shires. Excellent craftsmanship, easy response, and above all: a centered, powerful, speaking sound - the Shires trombone has it all. Thank you to the whole S. E. Shires team, I am really looking forward to our collaboration.

– Stefan Schulz

I like playing Shires trumpets because their awesome staff worked hard to make sure I got the exact combination of bell and leadpipe to give me the sound, response, and feel that I am striving for in my trumpet playing. Shires horns are "the one" for me.

– Scott Hagarty

I needed a C trumpet that would allow me to play the most challenging solo repertoire with the greatest physical ease so I could just make music.  The staff at Shires wouldn’t rest until we’d found the best solution, with no compromise in sound quality or intonation.

– Terry Everson