Shires Model-A
Bb medium-large-bore trumpet · custom · current
The most popular Shires Bb; brilliant, singing tone with marvelous projection and easy, centered response in all registers.
| Type | trumpet |
|---|---|
| Key | Bb |
| Bore class | medium-large |
| Bore size | .459″ |
| 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. "A" (centered) bell taper, standard-weight yellow brass, brazed seam, standard bead. WH leadpipe: .347" venturi, heavyweight yellow brass. 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, Bob Haley, Curtis Taylor, Emery Harvison, Francesco Tamiati, Hiroto Nakajima, Mark Clodfelter, Neil Balm, Scott Hagarty, Stephen Banzaert, Zachary Lyman
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