TBALTGM Shires Medium Gold
The S.E. Shires Medium Gold Alto Trombone is a versatile instrument with the consistency, playability, and projection that has made S.E.
Shires trombones the favorites of professionals the world over. The A1GMT8 bell combines stability with a malleable timbre and superior projection. The gold-brass construction of the bell is balanced by the A85/95N handslide, which adds quickness and immediacy to the attack and imparts brilliance to the sound.
Specifications
A1GMT8: 7-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered bell in medium weight gold brass with traditionally brazed seams and soldered bead, thinned toward the edge of the flare
A85-95N Handslide: .485/.495-inch dual bore, standard-weight nickel silver, tuning-in-slide mechanism, nickel-silver crook
Three interchangeable yellow-brass leadpipes
Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark and traditional floral pattern
Includes S.E. Shires alto trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit
Option (Rotary valve):
S.E. Shires rotary valve in B♭
With the addition of this upgrade, any S.E. Shires Custom Series Alto Trombone ordered can be outfitted with an S.E. Shires rotary Bb valve section. The advanced design of the S.E. Shires rotary valve features the sound characteristics of a traditional rotary valve combined with an unparalleled, even feel and open low register.
TROMBONE OPTIONS
All S.E. Shires components are handcrafted in our factory using traditional techniques
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Because an airtight valve is essential to quick response and centered feel in all registers—and many valve options on the market do not meet our pressure-test standards—S.E. Shires chooses to produce all of our valves in house. We thoroughly test for tight fit and perfect action at every stage of manufacture.
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All S.E. Shires bells are handcrafted in our factory using traditional techniques. Shires bells—known for their rich sound, easy response, and incredible projection—benefit from our decades of experience designing and spinning bells.
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Our slide tubing is drawn in house to precise tolerances. Our slides are then carefully assembled, aligned, and stress relieved to assure the smooth, trouble-free action that has become the hallmark of S.E. Shires trombones.
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S.E. Shires trombone tuning slides are engineered with a unique, smooth, double-radius design. They combine the best characteristics of single- and double-radius tuning slides in terms of timbre, response, and intonation. Tuning slide models are specified by letters indicating instrument type, material, taper, and whether the slide crook is seamed or unseamed.
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The leadpipe is the first point of contact with the player after the mouthpiece. It plays an important role in determining the overall feel and sound of the instrument. The diameter of the venturi, the material of the pipe and its length all have a significant effect on the instrument's playing characteristics.
