{"product_id":"s-e-shires-q33-q-series-professional-small-bore-tenor-trombone-sn-21858","title":"S.E. Shires Q33 Q-Series Professional Small Bore Tenor Trombone in Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q33 Professional Small Bore Trombone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires Q33 Professional Small Bore Trombone is a .508-inch bore tenor trombone designed for jazz, commercial playing, and lighter classical work. Its 8-inch two-piece yellow brass bell uses the S.E. Shires QS taper with a soldered bead, producing a crisp, centered sound with strong projection. The lightweight nickel handslide supports quick response, clean articulation, and secure playing across the register, making the Q33 a practical choice for both gigging professionals and advancing students seeking a responsive professional small-bore trombone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q33 Professional Small Bore Trombone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Clear lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: QSY8 8-inch two-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Taper: QS taper, medium weight, soldered bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .508-inch small bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandslide: Q08NLW lightweight nickel handslide with nickel-silver wide crook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Slide: QSY tuning slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncluded Features: Counterweight, S.E. Shires maker’s mark, traditional floral bell engraving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Original case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: 7C Mouthpiece and care kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis S.E. Shires Q33 is a used trombone in wonderful condition. A small dent was removed from the bell which has left a faint cosmetic scar. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested in our shop to confirm proper slide action, response, and overall playing condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Q33 Professional Small Bore Trombone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires Q33 is a professional small-bore Bb tenor trombone built for players who need a responsive, projecting instrument for jazz, commercial, pit, and lighter classical settings. Its .508-inch bore and lightweight nickel handslide provide fast response and crisp articulation, while the yellow brass bell gives the instrument a clear, brilliant core with enough breadth for expressive lead, section, and solo work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is especially well suited to the gigging professional who needs efficiency and consistency, as well as the advancing student moving into a professional-quality small-bore setup. Within the S.E. Shires Q Series, the Q33 offers a focused small-bore voice with an open low register and a supported upper register, distinguishing it from larger-bore symphonic models intended primarily for orchestral tenor trombone work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the S.E. Shires Q33\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the S.E. Shires Q33 suitable for professional use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The S.E. Shires Q33 is a professional small-bore tenor trombone with a .508-inch bore, lightweight nickel handslide, and hand-hammered yellow brass bell. It is designed for professional jazz, commercial, and versatile freelance playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of sound does the Q33 produce?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q33 produces a crisp, clean, and brilliant sound with strong projection. The yellow brass bell and small-bore design emphasize clarity, quick articulation, and a focused tonal center while retaining an open low register and supported upper register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does a .508-inch bore trombone compare with a large-bore tenor trombone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA .508-inch small-bore trombone generally responds faster, articulates more immediately, and produces a brighter, more compact sound than a large-bore tenor trombone. The Q33 is better suited to jazz and commercial work than to primary large-bore orchestral tenor trombone roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/ShiresLogo\/ShiresLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; 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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