{"product_id":"s-e-shires-custom-built-principal-professional-tenor-trombone","title":"S.E. Shires 'Principal' Custom Built Professional Tenor Trombone","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Custom Built 'Principal' Tenor Trombone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires Custom Built 'Principal' tenor trombone from Quinn's Custom Builds is a professional instrument assembled for players who want a responsive, agile trombone with Shires' component-based design approach. S.E. Shires trombones are respected among orchestral, chamber, and serious ensemble players for their refined response and carefully matched components, and this configuration is especially relevant to musicians covering 'Principal' orchestral work and utility trombone demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Custom Built 'Principal' Tenor Trombone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Tenor trombone with twin valve section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Custom Built 'Principal'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: .525 inch slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve: Shires twin valve section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Slide: Yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: Shires 7YLW8 lightweight 7 yellow brass bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Diameter: 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Shires Marcus Bonna case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument is in excellent playing order. At The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds, it has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested before sale. The lacquered brass surfaces, handslide, twin valve section, bell, tuning slide, braces, and case present in like new condition. The included Shires Marcus Bonna case is fitted for the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Custom Built 'Principal' Tenor Trombone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Custom Built 'Principal' tenor trombone is suited to advanced and professional players who need a flexible instrument for orchestral work, chamber playing, wind ensemble, audition preparation, and utility trombone responsibilities. The .525 inch slide and 8 inch lightweight yellow brass bell support an agile response and clear articulation, while the twin valve section gives the player expanded technical options for repertoire that moves beyond standard tenor trombone writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the S.E. Shires Custom Built 'Principal'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the .525 inch bore slide contribute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA .525 inch bore slide gives this trombone a medium-bore response concept, offering agility, clarity, and efficient air use while still retaining enough breadth for serious ensemble playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the twin valve section affect the instrument's usefulness?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe twin valve section expands alternate-position and lower-register options, making the instrument more flexible for orchestral parts, chamber writing, commercial work, and utility trombone situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the role of the Shires 7YLW8 bell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shires 7YLW8 bell is a lightweight 7 yellow brass bell with an 8 inch bell diameter, a configuration chosen for response, color flexibility, and a centered sound concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/ShiresLogo\/ShiresLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/ShiresLogo\/ShiresLogo1.jpg\" alt=\"S.E. Shires Logo\" align=\"Middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized S.E. Shires dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastman Music Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53761817870701,"sku":"STBCP-CR","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7132584.jpg?v=1787104657","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/s-e-shires-custom-built-principal-professional-tenor-trombone","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}