{"product_id":"s-e-shires-q10s-q-series-professional-bb-trumpet-in-silver-plate-sn-q16482","title":"S.E. Shires Q10S Q-Series Professional Bb Trumpet in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q10S Bb Trumpet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires Q10S Q-Series Bb trumpet brings the Shires professional trumpet concept into a standardized Q-Series model built for players who want a centered, responsive Bb trumpet for serious ensemble, commercial, and solo work. The Q10S pairs a hand-hammered Q taper yellow brass bell with a silver plated finish and a professional Shires valve section, giving advancing and professional players a refined instrument with the familiar clarity, projection, and stability associated with the Shires trumpet line.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q10S Bb Trumpet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e     \u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Bb trumpet \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eBore Size: .459 inch \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eBell: Q10 4 13\/16 inch one-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell with round brass bead \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eLeadpipe: Q .345 inch venturi, heavyweight yellow brass \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003ePistons: Hand-lapped Monel \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eValve Cluster: Two-piece casings, standard weight, with nickel balusters \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eCase: Q Series trumpet case \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eAccessories: S.E. Shires 3C mouthpiece, piston and rotor oil, polishing cloth \u003c\/li\u003e     \u003cli\u003eSerial Number: Q16482 \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis floor model trumpet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The silver plate presents very well, with only light handling evidence consistent with a floor model instrument. The trumpet is complete with its case and listed accessories, and the visible engraving, valve section, slides, bell, and water keys are intact.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Q10S Bb Trumpet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Q10S is well suited to advanced students, doublers, educators, and working players who want a professional Bb trumpet with a focused core, secure response, and enough tonal flexibility for concert band, brass ensemble, pit, worship, studio, and commercial settings. Its medium-large bore and Q-Series design make it a strong fit for players who prefer a balanced resistance profile rather than an overly open or highly specialized orchestral setup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the S.E. Shires Q10S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Q10S fit within the S.E. Shires trumpet lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Q10S is part of the S.E. Shires Q-Series, which offers a professional Shires design in a standardized configuration rather than a fully custom build. It is intended for players who want a refined professional instrument with dependable consistency and a clear playing identity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the .459 inch bore contribute to the playing feel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eA .459 inch bore is a medium-large trumpet bore commonly chosen for its balance of openness, resistance, projection, and control. On the Q10S, it supports a versatile response for players who move between ensemble, lead-adjacent, and general professional Bb trumpet work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the tonal concept of the Q10S bell and leadpipe combination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Q10S uses a Q taper yellow brass bell with a Q leadpipe, giving the instrument a centered sound concept with articulate response and a stable core. It is designed as a versatile Bb trumpet rather than a narrowly specialized model.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/ShiresLogo\/ShiresLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto\" alt=\"S.E. Shires Logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/ShiresLogo\/ShiresLogo1.jpg\" align=\"middle\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: center\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized S.E. 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