Shires Model-AF
Bb medium-large-bore trumpet · custom · current
A variation on the Model A with a French bead and a lighter, more flexible leadpipe.
| 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 with a squarer bend, side seam, French bead, dual-radius bend. W05 leadpipe: .345" venturi, lightweight 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
Adam Hayes, Andrew Sorg, Brynn Marchiando, James Lind, Jon Burgess, Masao Terashima, Renée McGee, Richard Rulli, Rob Skoniczin
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