{"product_id":"s-e-shires-q13s-q-series-professional-c-trumpet-in-silver-plate-sn-q11273","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 Q-Series Professional C Trumpet brings Shires' professional C trumpet design language into a standardized Q-Series configuration intended for serious orchestral, chamber, and advanced ensemble use. The Q13S pairs a centered Q13 bell concept with a heavyweight Q leadpipe design, giving players a focused C trumpet option from a maker widely respected for professional brass instruments. This instrument is finished in silver plate, includes its Shires case and selected care accessories, and has been professionally prepared by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds.\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\u003eInstrument Type: C trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: .462 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: Q13 4 13\/16 inch one-piece hand-hammered centered taper yellow brass bell with round brass bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadpipe: Q .347 inch venturi heavyweight yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Q Series trumpet case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Shires 3C mouthpiece, valve oil, polish cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: Q11273\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lightly used 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 well overall with light handling marks, fine hairline scratching, and minor tarnish or discoloration around the bell rim, slide trim, valve cap areas, and some joints. The visible valve buttons, caps, slides, water keys, braces, bell, and leadpipe are intact, and the instrument is supplied with its fitted Shires case and listed accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Q13S C Trumpet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q13S is best suited to professional players, advanced students, and teachers who need a dependable C trumpet for orchestral, chamber, church, studio, and serious ensemble work. Its centered bell taper and heavyweight leadpipe design make sense for players who want a focused C trumpet concept with enough stability for section playing and enough response for exposed musical lines. Within the Shires lineup, the Q-Series offers a defined professional configuration for players who want Shires design priorities without moving into a fully custom build.\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\u003eHow does the Q13S fit within the S.E. Shires trumpet lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q13S is part of the Shires Q-Series professional trumpet line. It offers a standardized professional C trumpet configuration using Shires design concepts, while the Custom Series provides a broader range of individualized component choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of player should consider a Q13S C trumpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q13S is intended for advanced and professional players who need a C trumpet for orchestral literature, chamber playing, church work, auditions, and other settings where a focused professional C trumpet is appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat distinguishes the Q13S configuration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q13S combines a .462 inch bore, Q13 centered taper yellow brass bell, heavyweight Q leadpipe, Monel pistons, and silver plate finish. That combination places it in a professional C trumpet category aimed at stability, projection, and clear articulation.\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. 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