{"product_id":"s-e-shires-q30yr-q-series-tenor-trombone-with-yellow-brass-bell-rotary-valve-sn-q19566","title":"S.E. Shires Q30YR Q-Series Tenor Trombone with Yellow Brass Bell, 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 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.\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, medium-weight yellow brass with hand-hammered QI taper and soldered bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: .547 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve: Open-wrap rotary F attachment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandslide: 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: S.E. Shires Q Series trombone case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece, two additional leadpipes, valve oil, slide lubricant, tuning-slide lubricant, and polishing cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: Q19566\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 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.\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 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.\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\u003eHow does the rotary F attachment affect the Q30YR's playing character?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do the interchangeable leadpipes offer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three interchangeable leadpipes allow a player to compare different response and resistance characteristics while retaining the instrument's core bell, slide, and valve configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Q30YR compare with the Q30YA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I evaluate if this trombone fits my needs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/blogs\/news\/shires-q-series-tenor-trombone-guide\" title=\"A Practical Guide to Shires Q-Series Tenor Trombones\"\u003eGuide to Shires Q Series Tenor Trombones\u003c\/a\u003e\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. 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