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S.E. Shires trombones

Crafted
TO INSPIRE

Building on a legacy of excellence, S.E. Shires trombones are known for their superior craftsmanship and unmatched performance. This handcrafted approach to instrument construction ensures that the sound of every S.E. Shires trombone displays incredible depth, complexity and character while giving the player an unrivaled sonic palette with which to work.

Every instrument is designed to meet the rigorous demands of professional trombonists, delivering a full, rich sound with precision and ease. From solo performances to ensemble work, S.E. Shires trombones help you to achieve a sound that is as passionate and expressive as the music you create.

TROMBONE OPTIONS

Each Shires trombone is more than just an instrument

Each S.E. Shires trombone is more than just an instrument; it’s a customizable tool designed to meet the specific needs and preferences of every musician.

The S.E. Shires modular system allows players to mix and match various components—bells, leadpipes, handslides, tuning slides, and valves—to create a trombone that is perfectly suited to their playing style and desired sound. 

Endless Possibilities, Uncompromised Quality

  • Because an airtight valve is essential to quick response and centered feel in all registers, S.E. Shires chooses to produce all of our valves. We thoroughly test for tight fit and perfect action at every stage of manufacture.

    The valve controls much more than the low register: articulation, sound density, and stability of the sustained tone is affected by each valve type.

  • All S.E. Shires bells are handcrafted in using traditional techniques. Shires bells—known for their rich sound, easy response, and incredible projection—benefit from decades of experience designing and spinning bells.

  • Handslides control the initial feel of the instrument. Handslide bore size, width, crook size, alloys and weights are contributing factors for handslides.

    Our slide tubing is drawn to precise tolerances and then carefully assembled, aligned, and stress relieved to assure the smooth, trouble-free action that has become the hallmark of S.E. Shires trombones.

  • Trombone tuning slides can effect resistance, response, and color of the instrument.

    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.

  • 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.

  • Want to learn more about our Custom Series components? Enter the catalogue.

ALTO TROMBONES

Warmth, resonance, and ease.

S.E. Shires Alto trombones are designed with focused clarity for the most delicate repertoire, but enough breadth of sound for a large orchestra.

Offering a rich, balanced tone with clear projection, S.E. Shires alto trombones excel in both solo and ensemble settings and are celebrated for their precise intonation and responsiveness.

  • Shires Custom Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBALTSC

    Lightweight and responsive, the Shires Custom alto trombone features a yellow-brass bell and responsive handslide for a clear, colorful sound with quick clarity—ideal for soloists and chamber playing.

  • Shires Solo Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBALTGM

    The Solo model in gold brass delivers a rich and resonant sound with added warmth and depth. Its broader tone makes it ideal for orchestral and ensemble work.

  • Joseph Alessi Q Series Model

    Q Series

    SKU: STBQALESSIALTO

    The Joseph Alessi Q Series Alto Trombone achieves an ideal balance of color, efficiency, and resonance—delivering a premium instrument at an affordable price.

  • Q35 Model

    Q Series

    SKU: STBQ35

    The Q35 Alto trombone is an excellent choice for musicians searching for a nimble and light quality instrument suitable for solo works and small ensemble performances.

SMALL BORE TROMBONES

For players who want it all.

S.E. Shires designs its line of small bore tenor trombones for players who love the flexibility and clarity of a small bore trombone and appreciate a rich sound that will project well at all dynamics.

  • Shires Custom Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBSBSC

    The STBSBSC Custom Small Bore Trombone delivers a vibrant, focused sound with exceptional clarity and flexibility, perfect for jazz and commercial settings.

  • Michael Davis Artist Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBMD

    Responsive and nimble, the Michael Davis model trombone delivers a clear, pure sound with consistent tone color across dynamics and is at home in any jazz or commercial setting.

  • Michael Davis+ Artist Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBMDP

    The Michael Davis + trombone answers the call for something a little bigger than the original TBMD and combines warmth and roundness of sound with superb core and sizzle.

  • Marshall Gilkes Artist Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBMG

    The Marshall Gilkes Artist Model was created to deliver power, agility, and a distinctive voice to musicians who perform in a wide variety of musical settings.

  • Q33 Model

    Q Series

    SKU: STBQ33

    The Q33 Small Bore Trombone offers a rich, versatile sound with quick response and effortless playability. Designed for reliability and performance, it’s perfect for all-around playing.

TENOR TROMBONES

A reputation built on quality.

S.E. Shires Co. tenor trombones are what cemented our reputation as one of the world’s leading brass instrument designers.

S.E. Shires tenor trombones are designed for unparalleled sound and playability, delivering a rich, full tone with exceptional clarity and projection. Known for their precise intonation and smooth response, these trombones are crafted to meet the demands of both professional and advancing players.

  • Joseph Alessi Artist Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBALESSI

    The Joseph Alessi Artist Model is an exquisite instrument offering a perfect balance of color, efficiency, and resonance for musicians looking to be a cut above the rest.

  • Colin Williams Artist Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBCW

    Featuring a two-piece, lightweight unsoldered bell and responsive yellow-brass handslide, the Colin Williams Artist Model model represents an ideal realization of the heroic New York low brass sound.

  • David Rejano Artist Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBDR

    With a striking one-of-a-kind design, the David Rejano Artist Model was crafted from an idea into a horn of the utmost beauty, elegance, and power.

  • Ralph Sauer Artist Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBRS

    The Ralph Sauer Artist Model features a detachable-flare bell that enhances projection and allows use of a flat case that fits easily into overhead compartments on smaller aircraft.

  • Shires Custom Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBSC

    A favorite among players, the Shires Custom is a versatile instrument that combines the quick response and color of a one-piece bell with the centered feel and expansive tone of a two-piece bell.

  • Vintage New York Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBVNY

    Inspired by the classic New York and Mt. Vernon bells, this trombone features a one-piece bell with a broader taper to create a large, rich, warm sound reminiscent of vintage instruments.

  • Vintage Elkhart Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBVE

    The Vintage Elkhart features a red-brass bell with an unsoldered bead to deliver a rich, warm sound with complex overtones and colors, capturing the essence of classic mid-20th century Elkhart bells.

  • Chicago Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBCH

    The Chicago Model trombone embodies the finest qualities of the Chicago low brass sound, offering exceptional stability and a consistent timbre across a full range of dynamics and registers.

  • Joseph Alessi Q Series Model

    Q Series

    SKU: STBQALESSI

    Crafted in collaboration with Mr. Alessi, this tenor trombone achieves the perfect balance of color, efficiency, and resonance, delivering superior performance at an accessible price.

  • Q30YR Model

    Q Series

    SKU: STBQ30YR

    The Q30YR features a two-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass bell and a rotary valve, delivering a clear, singing tone with outstanding projection and clarity.

  • Q30GR Model

    Q Series

    SKU: STBQ30GR

    The Q30GR features a two-piece, hand-hammered gold brass bell and a rotary valve, delivering a rich, warm tone with impressive projection and response.

  • Q30YA Model

    Q Series

    SKU: STBQ30YA

    The Q30YA features a two-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass bell and axial-flow valve, delivering a clear, singing tone with outstanding projection and clarity.

  • Q30GA Model

    Q Series

    SKU: STBQ30GA

    The Q30GA features a two-piece, hand-hammered gold brass bell and axial-flow valve, delivering a rich, warm tone with impressive projection and response.

  • Bravo Model

    Bravo

    SKU: STBBRVO

    The Bravo trombone, designed for the advancing student, offers features tailored to enhance technique and develop a unique sound, perfect for elevating musicianship to the next level.

BASS TROMBONES

Tailored to your musical desires.

The resonant, colorful sound of S.E. Shires bass trombones has made them a favorite of top players all over the world.

bass trombones

S.E. Shires bass trombones are crafted for power, depth, and precision, delivering a rich, resonant sound with effortless projection. Known for their exceptional response and smooth playability, these trombones are designed to meet the rigorous demands of both solo and ensemble performance making them a top choice for musicians seeking unparalleled performance.

  • Shires Custom Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: TBBSCA

    A versatile instrument with a clear, pure sound and the consistency, playability, and projection that has made S.E. Shires trombones the favorites of professionals the world over.

  • Vintage Elkhart Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBBVE

    The Vintage Elkhart model strikes a masterful balance of a rich, vintage sound with modern playability for musicians seeking seeking the character of classic American bass trombones.

  • Vintage New York Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBBVNY

    The Vintage New York embodies the classic New York sound with modern features for today’s musicians, making it perfect for both orchestral and solo performances.

  • Blair Bollinger Artist Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBBO

    The Blair Bollinger Artist Model features the Bollinger Tuning System and a combination of components to create a broad orchestral sound with exceptional clarity and quality.

  • George Curran Artist Model

    Custom Series

    SKU: STBGC

    The George Curran Artist Model delivers a warm, broad sound with quick and effortless response, capturing the essence of the iconic New York low brass sound.

  • Q36YR Model

    Q Series

    SKU: STBQ36YR

    The Q36YR Bass Trombone delivers reliable performance and versatility and features a yellow brass bell with rotary valves for a clear, singing tone with exceptional projection and clarity.

  • Q36GR Model

    Q Series

    SKU: STBQ36GR

    The Q36YR Bass Trombone delivers reliable performance and versatility and features a gold brass bell with rotary valves for a warm, colorful tone with exceptional projection and clarity.

  • Q36YA Model

    Q Series

    SKU: STBQ36YA

    The Q36YA Bass Trombone delivers reliable performance and versatility and features a yellow brass bell with axial-flow valves for a clear, singing tone with exceptional projection.

  • Q36GA Model

    Q Series

    SKU: STBQ36GA

    The Q36YA Bass Trombone delivers reliable performance and versatility and features a gold brass bell with axial-flow valves for a warm, colorful tone with exceptional projection.

ARTIST MODEL TROMBONES

Artfully designed and crafted.

Over the years, S.E. Shires Company has had the privilege of working with some of the world’s top brass players to design instruments.

Our Artist Models allow you to purchase these same custom configurations for yourself.

  • STBMD Michael Davis Artist Model

    Responsive and nimble, the Michael Davis model trombone delivers a clear, pure sound with consistent tone color across dynamics and is at home in any jazz or commercial setting.

  • STBMDP Michael Davis+ Artist Model

    The Michael Davis + trombone answers the call for something a little bigger than the original TBMD and combines warmth and roundness of sound with superb core and sizzle.

  • STBMG Marshall Gilkes Artist Model

    The Marshall Gilkes Artist Model was created to deliver power, agility, and a distinctive voice to musicians who perform in a wide variety of musical settings.

  • STBALESSI Joseph Alessi Artist Model

    The Joseph Alessi Artist Model is an exquisite instrument offering a perfect balance of color, efficiency, and resonance for musicians looking to be a cut above the rest.

  • STBCW Colin Williams Artist Model

    Featuring a two-piece, lightweight unsoldered bell and responsive yellow-brass handslide, the Colin Williams Artist Model model represents an ideal realization of the heroic New York low brass sound.

  • STBDR David Rejano Artist Model

    With a striking one-of-a-kind design, the David Rejano Artist Model was crafted from an idea into a horn of the utmost beauty, elegance, and power.

  • STBRS Ralph Sauer Artist Model

    The Ralph Sauer Artist Model features a detachable-flare bell that enhances projection and allows use of a flat case that fits easily into overhead compartments on smaller aircraft.

  • STBGC George Curran Artist Model

    The George Curran Artist Model delivers a warm, broad sound with quick and effortless response, capturing the essence of the iconic New York low brass sound.

  • STBBO Blair Bollinger Artist Model

    The Blair Bollinger Artist Model features the Bollinger Tuning System and a combination of components to create a broad orchestral sound with exceptional clarity and quality.

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