S.E. Shires Q30YR Tenor Trombone Overview
The S.E. Shires Q30YR is a professional large-bore tenor trombone that brings the company's established design approach to the Q Series. Its hand-hammered yellow-brass bell, wide .547-inch handslide, and rotary F attachment are designed for a clear, projecting sound with a broad core, focused articulation, and dependable response throughout the instrument.
S.E. Shires Q30YR Tenor Trombone Specifications
- Key: Bb/F
- Bell: 8.5-inch two-piece, medium-weight yellow brass with hand-hammered QI taper and soldered bead
- Bore Size: .547 inch
- Valve: Open-wrap rotary F attachment
- Handslide: Standard-weight yellow brass with nickel-silver wide crook
- Leadpipes: Three interchangeable yellow-brass leadpipes
- Case: S.E. Shires Q Series trombone case
- Accessories: Mouthpiece, two additional leadpipes, valve oil, slide lubricant, tuning-slide lubricant, and polishing cloth
- Serial Number: Q19566
Condition & Setup
This lightly used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. It is in very good cosmetic condition, with a bright and even exterior presentation. Minor fine handling marks are present near the serial-number receiver, and the wooden valve paddle has small surface marks and natural grain variation.
Who the Q30YR Tenor Trombone Is For
The Q30YR is suited to professional players, advanced students, educators, and serious ensemble musicians seeking a versatile large-bore tenor trombone with a conventional rotary-valve response. Its centered tonal concept, clear articulation, and F-attachment flexibility make it a practical choice for orchestral, wind ensemble, brass ensemble, solo, and commercial settings. Players who prefer the feel and focus of a rotary valve over the broader valve-register character of an axial-flow design should find the Q30YR especially relevant.
Common Questions About the S.E. Shires Q30YR
How does the rotary F attachment affect the Q30YR's playing character?
The rotary F attachment is designed to maintain focus across the registers while providing comfortable access to the valve register. It gives the Q30YR a more traditional rotary-valve response than the axial-flow Q30YA.
What do the interchangeable leadpipes offer?
The three interchangeable leadpipes allow a player to compare different response and resistance characteristics while retaining the instrument's core bell, slide, and valve configuration.
How does the Q30YR compare with the Q30YA?
Both are .547-inch-bore Q Series tenor trombones built around similar bell and slide concepts. The Q30YR uses a rotary F valve for a focused, familiar response, while the Q30YA uses an axial-flow valve intended to provide a broader and more open valve register.
How can I evaluate if this trombone fits my needs?
Check out our Guide to Shires Q Series Tenor Trombones
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S.E. Shires Q30YR Q-Series Tenor Trombone with Yellow Brass Bell, Rotary Valve
S.E. Shires Q30YR Tenor Trombone Overview
The S.E. Shires Q30YR is a professional large-bore tenor trombone that brings the company's established design approach to the Q Series. Its hand-hammered yellow-brass bell, wide .547-inch handslide, and rotary F attachment are designed for a clear, projecting sound with a broad core, focused articulation, and dependable response throughout the instrument.
S.E. Shires Q30YR Tenor Trombone Specifications
- Key: Bb/F
- Bell: 8.5-inch two-piece, medium-weight yellow brass with hand-hammered QI taper and soldered bead
- Bore Size: .547 inch
- Valve: Open-wrap rotary F attachment
- Handslide: Standard-weight yellow brass with nickel-silver wide crook
- Leadpipes: Three interchangeable yellow-brass leadpipes
- Case: S.E. Shires Q Series trombone case
- Accessories: Mouthpiece, two additional leadpipes, valve oil, slide lubricant, tuning-slide lubricant, and polishing cloth
- Serial Number: Q19566
Condition & Setup
This lightly used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. It is in very good cosmetic condition, with a bright and even exterior presentation. Minor fine handling marks are present near the serial-number receiver, and the wooden valve paddle has small surface marks and natural grain variation.
Who the Q30YR Tenor Trombone Is For
The Q30YR is suited to professional players, advanced students, educators, and serious ensemble musicians seeking a versatile large-bore tenor trombone with a conventional rotary-valve response. Its centered tonal concept, clear articulation, and F-attachment flexibility make it a practical choice for orchestral, wind ensemble, brass ensemble, solo, and commercial settings. Players who prefer the feel and focus of a rotary valve over the broader valve-register character of an axial-flow design should find the Q30YR especially relevant.
Common Questions About the S.E. Shires Q30YR
How does the rotary F attachment affect the Q30YR's playing character?
The rotary F attachment is designed to maintain focus across the registers while providing comfortable access to the valve register. It gives the Q30YR a more traditional rotary-valve response than the axial-flow Q30YA.
What do the interchangeable leadpipes offer?
The three interchangeable leadpipes allow a player to compare different response and resistance characteristics while retaining the instrument's core bell, slide, and valve configuration.
How does the Q30YR compare with the Q30YA?
Both are .547-inch-bore Q Series tenor trombones built around similar bell and slide concepts. The Q30YR uses a rotary F valve for a focused, familiar response, while the Q30YA uses an axial-flow valve intended to provide a broader and more open valve register.
How can I evaluate if this trombone fits my needs?
Check out our Guide to Shires Q Series Tenor Trombones
We are proud to be an authorized S.E. Shires dealer
Pairs well with
In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days
Financing available. Apply directly at checkout
30-day risk-free trial
2-Year Warranty
Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
S.E. Shires Q30YR Q-Series Tenor Trombone with Yellow Brass Bell, Rotary Valve
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Return Policy
We offer an unconditional 30-day return policy to ensure you’re completely satisfied. If you’re unhappy for any reason, return the item for a full refund or full exchange credit (reeds and other consumables are non-returnable once opened). Every instrument we sell is guaranteed to be free of mechanical defects—if an issue arises, contact us and we’ll either reimburse a local repair or provide a prepaid return label for repair, exchange, or refund. If you simply change your mind, you may still return the item for a full refund, but return shipping costs are the customer’s responsibility unless free returns were purchased through Redo at checkout. Please see our FAQ for additional details.
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Shop Warranty:
Brand new items are covered by the full manufacturer’s warranty unless otherwise noted (see the individual maker for details). Open box/refurbished, used, and vintage items include a two-year warranty serviced by our in-house repair shop, and we guarantee every instrument will be free of mechanical defects. Warranty coverage does not include damage from accident, misuse, negligence, improper operation, unauthorized alterations or removed serial numbers, normal wear and routine maintenance, environmental damage (including perspiration, corrosion, or extreme temperature and humidity), lacquer or plating wear, or consumable parts such as springs, pads, and felts. Please see our FAQ for additional details.