Shires 502
C large-bore trumpet · custom · current
Superior intonation with firm yet flexible slotting and easy response.
| Type | trumpet |
|---|---|
| Key | C |
| Bore class | large |
| Bore size | .462″ |
| Valve type | Piston |
| Valves | 3 |
| Valve material | monel |
| Bell diameter | 4.81″ |
| Bell material | yellow brass |
| Bell construction | one-piece hand-hammered |
| Leadpipe | standard |
| Finish | silver plate |
| Level | custom |
| Era | current |
Features: Custom Series. "5" (centered) bell taper, standard-weight yellow brass, brazed seam, steel beadwire. W9HL leadpipe: .349" venturi. Hand-lapped monel pistons. S.E. Shires publishes no prices; instruments are ordered through its dealer network and, in the Custom Series, configured from interchangeable bells and leadpipes.
Known players
Allison Hall, Bronson Pascual, Terry Everson, Zhang Nan
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