Shires Model-AZ
Bb medium-large-bore trumpet · custom · current
A variation on the Model A with a squarer bell bend and side seam.
| 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, standard bead, dual-radius bend. 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
Brianne Borden, Bronson Pascual, Carlos Benetó, Gioacchino Giuliano, Jeff Jarvis, Juanjo Serna, Julia Bell, Luke Spence, Mario Musumarra, Paul Mayes, Ross Ahlhorn, Steve Dunn
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