S. E. Shires – Q Series Bb Trumpet

Key: B♭

Bore: .459 inch

Q10 bell: 4 13/16-inch, one-piece, hand-hammered “Q” (centered) taper in yellow brass with round brass bead

Q leadpipe: .345-inch venturi, heavyweight yellow brass; open and free blowing with well-defined slots and easy response

QW tuning slide / QWR tuning slide

Piston material: hand-lapped monel

Valve cluster: two-piece casings, standard weight, with nickel balusters

Top valve caps: Nickel Silver

Lower valve caps: Nickel Silver

Bell engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark, model designation, and traditional floral pattern

Finish: silver plate

Includes Q Series trumpet case, mouthpiece, and care kit