S. E. Shires – C Trumpet

Model 4F / 401 / 4S8

• Bore: .462 inch

• 401 Bell: 4 13⁄16 inch, one piece, hand-hammered “4” (open) taper in balanced heavyweight yellow brass, with traditionally brazed (side) seam, brass bead, and dual-radius bell bend

• 401 Leadpipe: .351-inch venturi, standard-weight yellow brass—open and free-blowing, with easy response

• WF Tuning Slide: dual-radius bend, flanged braces, standard water key—centered core, brilliance, and presence of sound

• Piston Material: hand-lapped Monel

• Valve Cluster: two-piece casings, standard weight, with yellow-brass balusters

• Lower Valve Caps: nickel silver

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

• Includes S.E. Shires double trumpet case, mouthpiece, and care kit