{"product_id":"s-e-shires-q-series-joe-alessi-professional-bb-f-tenor-trombone-sn-q18970","title":"S.E. Shires Q-Series 'Joe Alessi' Professional Bb\/F Tenor Trombone","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires QAlessi Tenor Trombone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires QAlessi is the Q-Series Joe Alessi large-bore Bb\/F tenor trombone, bringing the Alessi artist-model concept into the Q Series format. It is designed for players who want a professional orchestral tenor trombone with Shires' focused response, interchangeable leadpipe flexibility, and a configuration associated with one of the most influential orchestral trombonists of the modern era. For advanced and professional players, the QAlessi offers a practical path into a refined Shires large-bore playing concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires QAlessi Tenor Trombone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Large-bore tenor trombone with F attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\/F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 8 1\/2 inch two-piece lightweight yellow brass bell with unsoldered bead and special annealing treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: .547 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve: QAlessi rotary F valve with gold-brass F-attachment slide and engraved valve cap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree interchangeable yellow-brass leadpipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Q Series trombone case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: None included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: Q18970\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pre-owned trombone is in excellent working order and has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The instrument is clean overall, with light handling marks and fine surface scratches visible on the lacquered brass. The included Q Series case is fitted for the instrument and suitable for regular transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the QAlessi Tenor Trombone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QAlessi is intended for advanced students, collegiate trombonists, orchestral players, serious ensemble musicians, and professionals who prefer a centered large-bore Bb\/F tenor with an Alessi-influenced design concept. Its combination of a responsive lightweight bell, rotary F attachment, gold-brass slide components, and interchangeable leadpipes gives the player useful flexibility for orchestral, wind ensemble, brass choir, and audition settings without moving into a fully custom Shires build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the S.E. Shires QAlessi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the QAlessi differ from the standard Q30?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QAlessi uses an Alessi-specific configuration, including a lightweight yellow brass bell with unsoldered bead and special annealing treatment, a QAlessi rotary F valve, gold-brass tuning and slide components, and three interchangeable yellow-brass leadpipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the unsoldered bead and special bell annealing contribute?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unsoldered bead and carefully treated lightweight bell can give the player a more open, responsive feel at the bell while retaining the centered core expected from a professional large-bore orchestral tenor trombone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the three interchangeable leadpipes important?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterchangeable leadpipes allow a trombonist to refine response, resistance, articulation feel, and mouthpiece compatibility. On a professional-style large-bore tenor, that flexibility helps the instrument adapt to different players and performance settings.\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. 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