{"product_id":"s-e-shires-q12grs-professional-bb-trumpet-in-silver-plate-sn-q20424","title":"S.E. Shires Q12GRS Professional Bb Trumpet in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q12GRS Bb Trumpet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires Q12GRS is a professional Bb trumpet in the Q Series, built for players who want a refined Shires trumpet concept in a standardized professional configuration. The Q12GRS combines a gold brass bell, reverse leadpipe, Monel pistons, and silver plate, giving advancing and professional players a serious Bb trumpet for ensemble, commercial, and solo settings without moving into a fully custom build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q12GRS Bb Trumpet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Professional Bb trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Q12GRS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: 0.459 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 4.8125 inch one-piece lightweight gold brass bell with brazed seam and brass bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadpipe: Reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve Cluster: Two-piece casing with Monel pistons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: S.E. Shires deluxe backpack case with backpack and shoulder strap options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Laskey mouthpiece, Ultra-Pure valve oil, Ultra-Pure tuning slide lube, polishing cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: Q20424\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\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 with minimal handling wear consistent with an floor model instrument. The included S.E. Shires deluxe backpack case, mouthpiece, Ultra-Pure maintenance accessories, and polishing cloth complete the package for the player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Q12GRS Bb Trumpet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q12GRS is suited to advancing students, serious ensemble players, educators, and professional players who want a responsive Bb trumpet with the color and flexibility associated with a gold brass bell. The reverse leadpipe gives the instrument an open playing feel, while the Q Series position in the Shires lineup makes it a strong choice for players who want professional design features in a consistent production model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the S.E. Shires Q12GRS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Q12GRS fit within the S.E. Shires trumpet lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q12GRS is part of the S.E. Shires Q Series, which offers professional trumpet designs in standardized configurations. It gives players access to Shires design priorities and professional components without requiring a custom-spec instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the gold brass bell contribute to the playing character?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gold brass bell is often chosen by players who want a slightly warmer and broader tonal color than a comparable yellow brass bell while still maintaining focus and projection for ensemble use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does a reverse leadpipe change on a Bb trumpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reverse leadpipe reduces the step between the leadpipe and tuning slide, which many players value for a freer, more open response and flexible airflow through the instrument.\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":"Eastman Music Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53713629249901,"sku":"STRQ12GRS-CRQ20424","price":2039.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7130755.jpg?v=1786475737","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/s-e-shires-q12grs-professional-bb-trumpet-in-silver-plate-sn-q20424","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}