{"product_id":"s-e-shires-q10rs-q-series-professional-bb-trumpet-in-silver-plate-sn-q3391","title":"S.E. Shires Q10RS Q-Series Professional Bb Trumpet in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q10RS Trumpet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires Q10RS is a professional Q Series Bb trumpet built around a fixed configuration derived from the company's higher-level trumpet designs. Its one-piece, hand-hammered Q-taper bell and dedicated QR leadpipe and QWR tuning-slide configuration give experienced players a distinctive alternative to the standard Q10 setup. This particular instrument is finished in silver plate and retains crisp S.E. Shires floral bell engraving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q10R Trumpet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Bb trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: .459 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 4 13\/16-inch one-piece, hand-hammered Q-taper yellow brass bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadpipe: QR .345-inch venturi heavyweight yellow brass leadpipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: S.E. Shires branded soft-sided backpack trumpet case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Ultra-Pure Professional valve oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: Q3391\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 trumpet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. It is in very good cosmetic condition, with light superficial scratches and handling marks visible on portions of the reflective silver plate. The bell engraving remains crisp, and the exterior components are intact. The included outfit consists of the S.E. Shires case and valve oil; a mouthpiece is not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Q10RS Trumpet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q10RS is suited to professional players, advanced students, and educators seeking a responsive Bb trumpet with a centered core and the flexibility required for orchestral, concert band, chamber, commercial, and solo work. Its QR leadpipe and QWR tuning-slide configuration distinguish it from the standard Q10 and make it particularly relevant to players comparing response, articulation, slotting, and resistance among professional trumpet designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the S.E. Shires Q10RS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes the Q10R from the standard Q10?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q10R uses the QR leadpipe and QWR (reversed) tuning slide, while the standard Q10 uses the Q leadpipe and QW tuning slide. Both share the .459-inch bore and one-piece, hand-hammered Q10 yellow brass bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Q10R bell construction affect its playing concept?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one-piece, hand-hammered Q-taper yellow brass bell is designed to provide a cohesive tonal core with room for color and dynamic development. The response and resistance should be evaluated with the player's usual mouthpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the Q10R fit within the S.E. Shires trumpet lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Series occupies S.E. Shires' professional tier between its performance-level instruments and fully configurable Custom Series trumpets. It offers established component combinations for players who want a defined professional setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/ShiresLogo\/ShiresLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; 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":"Direct Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67866579075437,"sku":"ST-Q3391","price":1779.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/S_E_-Shires-Q10RS-Q-Series-Professional-Bb-Trumpet-in-Silver-Plate_f112bf77.jpg?v=1793528792","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/s-e-shires-q10rs-q-series-professional-bb-trumpet-in-silver-plate-sn-q3391","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}