{"product_id":"s-e-shires-q13s-q-series-professional-c-trumpet-in-silver-plate-1","title":"S.E. Shires Q13S Q-Series Professional C Trumpet in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q13S C Trumpet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires Q13S is a professional C trumpet from the Shires Q Series, built around a one-piece, hand-hammered centered-taper bell and a matched Q leadpipe to balance breadth, clarity, agility, and projection. Its design emphasizes a full, rich sound with quick response and defined slots across all registers, supported by nickel-silver balusters and valve caps that contribute to immediacy of attack and a focused core. This instrument is designed to be equally appropriate for orchestral, solo, and chamber performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q13S C Trumpet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .462 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: Q13 bell, 4 13\/16-inch, one-piece, hand-hammered centered taper, yellow brass, round brass bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadpipe: Q leadpipe, .347-inch venturi, heavyweight yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning slide: QW tuning slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValves: Hand-lapped Monel pistons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve cluster: Two-piece casings, standard weight, with nickel balusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: S.E. Shires Q Series trumpet case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: 1.5C Mouthpiece, care kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly used model purchased directly from the manufacturer. This trumpet is in superb condition. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested in our shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Q13S C Trumpet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires Q13S is a professional-level C trumpet designed for players who need orchestral-standard clarity and projection without sacrificing flexibility for chamber and solo work. Its centered bell taper supports a full, rich tonal profile while retaining agility throughout the full range of the instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe firm yet flexible slotting feel of the Q leadpipe and the added immediacy from nickel-silver balusters and caps make this a strong fit for musicians who want clean articulation, secure pitch centers, and a responsive blow that stays defined under dynamic and color changes. We are an authorized S.E. Shires dealer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the S.E. Shires Q13S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the S.E. Shires Q13S suitable for professional orchestral use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Q13S is a professional C trumpet designed for orchestral performance, with defined slots, clear articulation, and projection characteristics that also translate well to chamber and solo settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the Q13S feel secure in the slots?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q leadpipe is designed for firm yet flexible slotting, and the centered-taper Q13 bell helps maintain stability and clarity across registers while allowing quick response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included with this trumpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument includes a Shires Q Series trumpet case, a mouthpiece, and a care kit.\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;\"\u003eWe are proud to be an authorized S.E. Shires dealer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastman Music Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67980427231597,"sku":"STRQ13S-NU","price":2224.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/S_E_-Shires-Q13S-Q-Series-Professional-C-Trumpet-in-Silver-Plate_fb39b642.jpg?v=1794564285","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/s-e-shires-q13s-q-series-professional-c-trumpet-in-silver-plate-1","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}