{"product_id":"s-e-shires-q13s-q-series-professional-c-trumpet-in-silver-plate-sn-q17937","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 Q-Series C trumpet designed around a centered bell taper and a firm yet flexible slotting concept. Its established sound profile balances breadth and clarity with the agility and projection required for orchestral, chamber, and solo playing.\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 Size: .462 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 4 13\/16-inch one-piece, hand-hammered centered-taper yellow brass bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadpipe: Q heavyweight yellow brass leadpipe with .347-inch venturi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePistons: Hand-lapped Monel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: S.E. Shires padded backpack case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: S.E. Shires 1.5C trumpet mouthpiece and Ultra-Pure valve oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: Q17937\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. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The silver plate is bright and intact, and the instrument presents in excellent cosmetic condition.\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 suited to professional players, advanced students, and educators seeking a centered C trumpet with a full, rich tonal core and agile response throughout the register. Its balance of clarity, projection, and flexibility makes it particularly relevant for orchestral performance while remaining well suited to chamber music and solo repertoire.\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 centered bell taper shape the Q13S sound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe centered taper is designed to support a full, focused sound while preserving clarity and agility across registers and dynamic levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does the Q13S fit within the S.E. Shires lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q13S belongs to the professional Q Series and provides an integrated S.E. Shires design intended for orchestral, solo, and chamber performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Q13S differ from the Q11RS C trumpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q13S uses a centered-taper bell and standard Q leadpipe, while the Q11RS pairs a more open bell taper with a reverse leadpipe. The choice depends on whether the player prefers the Q13S centered concept or the broader, more open concept of the Q11RS.\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":67759646474605,"sku":"STRQ13S-CRQ17937","price":2399.0,"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_28bf443c.jpg?v=1792664086","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/s-e-shires-q13s-q-series-professional-c-trumpet-in-silver-plate-sn-q17937","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}