TBQ35
The Q35 Alto trombone features a two-piece yellow brass bell with bell tuning, which combines a clear and colorful tone with the quick response and centered feel of a two-piece bell.
The lightweight dual-bore yellow brass handslide in .485-.495 bore produces a rich, clear sound with complex overtones and a wide palette of colors at all dynamic levels. The newly designed bell tuning system allows the player to produce a compact and lively sound with a weight distribution more akin to a tenor trombone.
The Q35 is an excellent choice for musicians searching for a nimble and light quality instrument suitable for solo works and small ensemble performances.
Specifications
Q35 bell: 7-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered bell in lightweight yellow brass with traditionally brazed seams, soldered bead, and bell tuning
• Q35 handslide:.485-.495-inch dual bore, light-weight yellow brass; nickel-silver crook
• Bell engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark, model designation, and traditional floral pattern
• Includes Q Series trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your purchase includes your S.E. Shires Co. instrument, case, mouthpiece, polishing cloth, and cleaning kit.
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Please use our Dealer Locator to find an S.E. Shires Co. dealer in your area or contact us for additional information!
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S.E. Shires Co. instruments come with a two year warranty from the date of purchase.
Please visit our warranty page for more information.
