{"product_id":"s-e-shires-q36ga-q-series-professional-bass-trombone-in-lacquer-sn-q22046","title":"S.E. Shires Q36GA Q-Series Professional Bass Trombone in Lacquer","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q36GA Q-Series Bass Trombone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires Q36GA Q-Series Bass Trombone is a professional-level independent-valve bass trombone built for players who need a broad, clear sound, a responsive low register, and flexible valve combinations in orchestral, wind ensemble, brass band, chamber, and commercial settings. Its 9 1\/2-inch two-piece hand-hammered QII taper gold brass bell produces a warm, singing tonal core with strong projection and clarity, while the .562-inch yellow brass handslide and nickel-silver crook support a broad sound with crisp articulation. Independent axial flow valves provide an open valve register and expanded slide-position options for advanced bass trombone playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q36GA Q-Series Bass Trombone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\/F\/Gb, independent valve configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Clear lacquer over gold brass and yellow brass components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: QYB 9 1\/2-inch two-piece hand-hammered QII taper gold brass bell with soldered bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValves: Independent axial flow valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .562-inch bass trombone bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandslide: Q62 standard-weight yellow brass handslide with nickel-silver crook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Slide: QYB tuning slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: S.E. Shires Q Series bass trombone case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Three interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes, large shank Laskey 90D mouthpiece, and care kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: Q22046\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 Q36GA is a pre-owned instrument with very little use. A dent was removed the bell which has let a very faint cosmetic scar. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested in our shop to confirm proper mechanical function, slide action, valve response, and playing condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Q36GA Q-Series Bass Trombone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires Q36GA is an independent-valve professional bass trombone designed for advanced students, collegiate players, freelancers, and professional trombonists who need a versatile instrument with a warm gold brass sound and an open valve register. It is suitable for players who require the depth and breadth of a modern bass trombone while retaining clarity, color, and projection across registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the Q-Series bass trombone lineup, the Q36GA is distinguished by its gold brass QII taper bell, .562-inch standard-weight slide, and independent axial flow valve system. The result is a bass trombone with a full low register, clear front of note, and flexible alternate-position options for technically demanding repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the S.E. Shires Q36GA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the S.E. Shires Q36GA suitable for professional bass trombone work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Q36GA is built with professional bass trombone specifications, including a .562-inch bore, 9 1\/2-inch hand-hammered bell, and independent axial flow valves. It is appropriate for serious orchestral, wind ensemble, brass ensemble, and freelance use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the gold brass bell contribute to the sound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold brass bell gives the Q36GA a warm, broad tonal profile with a singing core, while the hand-hammered QII taper and soldered bead help maintain projection and clarity. This makes it useful for players who want depth without losing definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose independent axial flow valves on a bass trombone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndependent axial flow valves allow the player to use each valve separately or together, expanding alternate slide-position options. The axial design also supports an open, even valve register with reduced resistance compared with many traditional valve designs.\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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