The S.E. Shires Vintage New York trombone is an ideal instrument for any professional musician or advanced student. Inspired by the classic New York and Mt. Vernon bells, this one-piece bell is constructed with the broader TII taper and features a large, rich, warm sound. The yellow-brass bell provides a clear, pure sound with strong fundamental, keeps a very consistent tone color and overtone structure throughout the range of dynamics. The yellow brass, .547 bore, tenor handslide with bass crook provides a broad sound and open feel. The S.E. Shires axial-flow valve offers smooth, accurate op... [view details]

This unique variation on the popular Model A trumpet features a special, slightly squarer bell bend with a side seam and standard brass bead. It produces a brilliant, broad tone of medium density with marvelous projection and easy response. The WH leadpipe provides and ideal combination of stability and flexibility; its free-blowing character compliments the centered bell taper. Nickel-silver balusters and valve caps add brilliance and character to the sound, increase its core, and contribute to cleanness and immediacy of attack. This trumpet makes a great choice as an all-around instrument fo... [view details]

S.E. Shires developed the Model 4F in conjunction with some of America's leading orchestral players. It features a special "4" bell taper with a slightly square bell bend, side seam, and French bead. These characteristics give its sound added complexity, cushion the blow slightly, and enhance its projection and power. The bell of the 4F is made with the traditional, longer bend to which many players are accustomed. For some players, this can open up the feel on top of the staff; for others, it improves the attack. Matched with a YEB leadpipe and W tuning slide, it produces an id... [view details]

S.E. Shires developed the Model 4F in conjunction with some of America's leading orchestral players. It features a special "4" bell taper with a slightly square bell bend, side seam, and French bead. These characteristics give its sound added complexity, cushion the blow slightly, and enhance its projection and power. The bell of the 4F is made with the traditional, longer bend to which many players are accustomed. For some players, this can open up the feel on top of the staff; for others, it improves the attack. Matched with a YEB leadpipe and W tuning slide, it produces an id... [view details]

Standard model shown The Michael Davis+ trombone was developed through a close collaboration between virtuoso Michael Davis and the craftsmen of S. E. Shires to answer the call for something a little bigger than the original Michael Davis trombone. The resulting instrument shares many specific design elements with the original, which are not found on other S.E. Shires Custom Series trombones. An instrument of exceptional versatility, the Michael Davis + combines warmth and roundness of sound with superb core and sizzle, making it the ideal trombone for any performance situation. The lightwei... [view details]

The S.E. Shires Chicago True Bore model trombone was designed with the famed Chicago low brass sound in mind. The one-piece, gold-brass bell with a large TII taper produces a rich, broad, complex sound that allows for a wide range of colors at different dynamics. The lightweight nickel-silver handslide produces clear, brilliant articulations. With this instrument, S.E. Shires has created a trombone that plays with incredible stability, and produces a consistent timbre and even response throughout a wide spectrum of range and dynamic—an instrument that captures the best qualities of the C... [view details]

The Joseph Alessi Artist Model tenor trombone is the result of experimenting. A revolutionary combination of materials and construction, this instrument embodies a perfect balance of color, efficiency, and resonance. The unsoldered, two-piece, light-weight yellow-brass bell allows the Alessi model to effortlessly cut through any ensemble while maintaining a mature width of sound that holds together even with the most extreme demands of the repertoire. A gold brass F-attachment slide on our newly designed Alessi rotary valve brings forth depth and density of sound coupled with the clarity and ... [view details]

The S.E. Shires Model TRBLW trumpet features a lightweight version of the broad “B” bell that allows for even faster response and an open high register. Brilliant and nimble, it navigates technical passages with flexibility and ease. It sounds warm, round, and intimate at when played softly, but sizzles at high volumes—and projects easily to the back of any performance space. The openness of the standard W leadpipe provides a free, stable-slotting, but flexible blow; its relatively fast taper adds brilliance to the characteristic warmth of the B bell taper. Yellow-brass balus... [view details]

The S.E. Shires Bb/F Axial Flow TBSCA Trombone is a large bore Tenor Trombone was the first line of instruments Shires produced, and it helped establish their reputation as one of the world’s leading brass instrument designers. The S.E. Shires Trombone is the ideal instrument for any orchestral setting, as well as being resonant and responsive enough for solo and chamber music performance. The S.E. Shires Custom tenor trombone is a versatile instrument with a clear, pure sound and the consistency, playability, and projection that has made S.E. Shires trombones the favorites of professio... [view details]

The S.E. Shires 9Y Piccolo Trumpet in B♭ and A offers superior intonation, accuracy, response, and ease of playing in the high register coupled with a rich, beautiful sound. Agile enough to perform the most delicate solo and chamber music, it offers power enough to project through the largest ensembles. S.E. Shires Co. handcrafts its piccolo bells using the same artisanal processes employed in the manufacture of its larger bells, resulting in the same superior playing characteristics and richness of sound. The solid four-valve cluster with yellow-brass balusters adds stability to the playing ... [view details]

The Antoine Courtois New York series trombones have been developed in collaboration with two outstanding American orchestral players, Paul Denson Pollard for the bass trombone, and Weston Sprott for the tenor trombone, both members of the New York Metropolitan Opera. This trombone is an evolution of the LEGEND models with many different features such as specially designed leadpipe, venturi and playing slide, as well as an ergonomic hand rest. ful and flexible orchestral trombone, the S.E. Shires Axial Flow Trombone is it. Packed with attitude, it is amazingly consistent and even throughout t... [view details]

The new generation BAGS cases incorporate significant improvements in terms of protection, functionality and versatility. The EV-II is the result of 3 years development of the EV-I to reach the following improvements: • Slide & Body are totally fixed due a new system of subjection. • Best protection of the Slide. It is stored in a bag glued to the lid, which not only protects the Slide, but also protects the Bell. • More room for accessories, 2 inner compartments and special space for 2 mouthpieces. • It can be comfortably carried as a backpack due to its two built-in ergonomic straps a... [view details]

With room for a practice or straight mute. Available in a range of exciting colours. BAGS of Spain produces durable and tough cases, with high quality standards and a minimalist design to get the optimum protection. To preserve an instrument in top condition is very easy in these fiberglass cases which keep the instrument safe. The new generation BAGS cases incorporate significant improvements in terms of protection, functionality and versatility. The instruments are much better protected due their padded areas. In this way, the transmission of impacts is minimal. It can be comfortably car... [view details]

With room for a practice or straight mute. BAGS of Spain produces durable and tough cases, with high quality standards and a minimalist design to get the optimum protection. To preserve an instrument in top condition is very easy in these fiberglass cases which keep the instrument safe. The new generation BAGS cases incorporate significant improvements in terms of protection, functionality and versatility. The instruments are much better protected due their padded areas. In this way, the transmission of impacts is minimal. It can be comfortably carried as a backpack due to its two built-in ... [view details]

Available colours: • Black Fusion • Basic yellow • Basic blue The new Trumpet & Flugelhorn (or Rotary Trumpet) case has been created to meet the needs of those trumpeters who combine their performances with a trumpet and a flugelhorn. This specific model has many combining possibilities. It can be comfortably carried as a backpack due to its two built-in ergonomic straps attached to the frame that make carrying the instrument easy and safe even on bicycle or motorcycle. It also features an external pocket for scores with capacity for a laptop or a tablet. It's new and versatile desi... [view details]

This model has been conceived for the needs of the trumpet players who usually need to carry several different trumpets for their performances. This case will to fit 4 standard trumpets or 3 trumpets plus a piccolo trumpet and accessories. It can be comfortably carried as a backpack due to its two built-in ergonomic straps attached to the frame that make carrying the instrument easy and safe even on bicycle or motorcycle. It also features an external pocket for scores with capacity for a laptop or a tablet. It's new and versatile design allows it to be used with the most globally recogniz... [view details]

This model has been designed for the needs of the professional trumpet player who need to carry several different trumpets for their performances. This case will fit either 3 regular trumpets, 2 trumpets and mutes, or 2 trumpets plus a piccolo trumpet and accessories. It can be comfortably carried as a backpack due to its two built-in ergonomic straps attached to the frame that make carrying the instrument easy and safe even on bicycle or motorcycle. It also features an external pocket for scores with capacity for a laptop or a tablet. The new and versatile design allows it to be used with the... [view details]