TBVE Vintage Elkhart
The S.E. Shires Vintage Elkhart trombone is an ideal instrument for any professional musician or advanced student.
The S.E. Shires Vintage Elkhart trombone is an ideal instrument for any professional musician or advanced student. The red-brass bell with unsoldered bead is made in the fashion of classic, Elkhart bells of the mid-20th century. It produces a rich, warm sound with complex overtones and a wide palette of colors at all dynamic levels.
This is combined with the ease of playing and projection for which S.E. Shires instruments are famed.
Specifications
2RVE Bell: 8.5 inch, two piece, hand-hammered “TI” taper in red brass with traditionally brazed seams and unsoldered bead
S.E. Shires dual-bore F valve
TY Tuning Slide: yellow brass, drawn tubing
T47YC Handslide: .547-inch bore, standard weight yellow brass, yellow-brass crook
Three interchangeable yellow-brass leadpipes
Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark and traditional floral pattern
Includes S.E. Shires tenor 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.
