{"product_id":"s-e-shires-q30yr-q-series-tenor-trombone-with-rotary-valve-sn-q21064","title":"S.E. Shires Q30YR Q-Series Tenor Trombone with Rotary Valve","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q30YR Tenor Trombone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires Q30YR Q-Series tenor trombone brings Shires' respected large-bore tenor design into the Q-Series line, giving serious players a focused Bb\/F instrument with a rotary valve layout and a familiar professional setup. It is a strong choice for musicians who value centered response, adaptable resistance through the Shires leadpipe system, and the breadth expected from a modern large-bore tenor trombone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q30YR Tenor Trombone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\/F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 8.5 inch two-piece hand-hammered QI taper medium-weight yellow brass bell with soldered bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve: Rotary F valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: .547 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandslide: QW47 standard-weight yellow brass with nickel-silver wide crook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadpipes: Three interchangeable yellow-brass leadpipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Q Series trombone case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Laskey 59MD mouthpiece, Ultra-Pure maintenance kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: Q21064\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 instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. It presents in excellent condition overall, with only minor handling evidence visible. The bell section, handslide, rotary valve assembly, tuning slide area, and braces are complete and intact, and the included S.E. Shires case is in excellent working condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Q30YR Tenor Trombone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q30YR is for advanced students, educators, and professional players who need a dependable large-bore Bb\/F tenor trombone for orchestral, wind ensemble, brass choir, and serious solo playing. Its rotary-valve configuration offers a traditional feel within the Shires Q-Series concept, while the interchangeable leadpipes give players useful control over response and resistance as their mouthpiece choices and performance settings change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the S.E. Shires Q30YR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the musical role of the Q30YR within the Shires lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q30YR is the rotary-valve large-bore tenor in the Q-Series family. It offers a standardized Shires configuration for players who want a professional Bb\/F trombone without moving into a fully custom specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the rotary F valve differ from the Q30YA Axial-Flow version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q30YR uses a rotary F valve, while the Q30YA uses an Axial-Flow F valve. Players often choose between these designs for differences in feel, valve resistance, and personal response preference rather than overall quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are interchangeable leadpipes useful on a large-bore tenor trombone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterchangeable leadpipes let a player fine-tune resistance, articulation clarity, and response without changing the main instrument. On the Q30YR, the system supports adaptation across ensemble styles and mouthpiece choices.\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":53655485645165,"sku":"STBQ30YR-Q21064","price":2549.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7129642.jpg?v=1785952035","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/s-e-shires-q30yr-q-series-tenor-trombone-with-rotary-valve-sn-q21064","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}