S.E. Shires TRQ9S Piccolo Trumpet Overview

The S.E. Shires Model TRQ9S Q-Series Professional Piccolo Trumpet is a four-valve Bb/A piccolo trumpet designed for a centered, singing response and clear projection across all registers. Built with a handcrafted, one-piece hand-hammered Q9 bell and an ergonomic fourth-valve layout that can be comfortably operated by either hand, the TRQ9S is intended for players who need both delicacy for solo and chamber repertoire and the ability to carry in large ensemble settings. It includes two tunable leadpipe bits for Bb or A on trumpet-shank mouthpieces and ships with the S.E. Shires Q Series case, a 7D mouthpiece, and a care kit.

S.E. Shires TRQ9S Piccolo Trumpet Specifications

• Key: Bb/A
• Bore: .450 inch
• Bell: Q9 bell, 4 inch, one-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass with traditionally brazed seam and soldered beadwire
• Valves: Four-piston, two-piece casings, standard weight, with nickel-silver balusters
• Piston material: Hand-lapped Monel
• Leadpipe: Bb trumpet shank, A trumpet shank (tunable leadpipe bits)
• Lower valve caps: Nickel-silver
• Finish: Silver plate
• Case: S.E. Shires Q Series trumpet case
• Accessories: 7D mouthpiece, care kit

Condition & Setup

This instrument is brand new and includes the full manufacturer’s warranty. As an authorized S.E. Shires dealer, we inspect each new instrument and ensure it has been professionally checked and play-tested to confirm correct function and response before it ships. Free shipping is included.

Who the TRQ9S Piccolo Trumpet Is For

The S.E. Shires TRQ9S is a professional Bb/A piccolo trumpet for trumpet players who need accurate intonation, a centered upper register, and a controllable sound for Baroque, orchestral, solo, and chamber music. Its design emphasizes an easy, stable response in all registers, making it a practical choice for demanding piccolo parts where clarity and pitch security matter.

What distinguishes the TRQ9S within the Q-Series is its handcrafted Q9 bell built using the same bell-making processes used on larger Shires bells, supporting a rich, projecting tone in a compact instrument. The solid four-valve cluster with nickel-silver balusters contributes to a stable playing feel, and the ergonomic fourth-valve placement allows comfortable operation with either the right or left hand, depending on player preference and technique.

Common Questions About the S.E. Shires TRQ9S

Is the S.E. Shires TRQ9S suitable for professional use?

Yes. The TRQ9S is a Q-Series professional piccolo trumpet with a four-valve design, hand-hammered one-piece bell, and Monel pistons, built for the response and projection required in professional orchestral, chamber, and solo settings.

Can the TRQ9S play in both Bb and A?

Yes. The TRQ9S is keyed in Bb/A and includes two tunable leadpipe bits, allowing the player to set up for Bb or A while using trumpet-shank mouthpieces.

Is the fourth valve comfortable to use?

The TRQ9S uses an ergonomic fourth-valve placement designed so the fourth valve can be operated comfortably by either the right or left hand, depending on the player’s preference.

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