Shires Q15S
Eb/D medium-large-bore trumpet · current
An Eb/D trumpet with an open bell taper giving a big, powerful sound with easy response.
| Type | trumpet |
|---|---|
| Key | Eb/D |
| 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 |
| Finish | silver plate |
| Era | current |
Features: Q Series. Tunable "Q15" bell taper in medium-weight yellow brass, brazed seams, brass bead. 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.
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