{"product_id":"s-e-shires-q36gr-q-series-bass-trombone-with-dual-rotary-valves-sn-q22554","title":"S.E. Shires Q36GR Q-Series Bass Trombone with Dual Rotary Valves","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q36GR Bass Trombone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires Q36GR is a Q-Series professional bass trombone built for players who want a focused, flexible Shires design in a standardized production configuration. The Q-Series bass trombones are respected for bringing core Shires design concepts into instruments suited to serious ensemble, orchestral, commercial, and advanced academic playing. This Q36GR pairs the familiar Shires bass trombone layout with an independent rotary valve system and a gold brass bell concept, giving bass trombonists a substantial instrument with a warm tonal center and dependable projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q36GR Bass Trombone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Professional bass trombone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Lacquered gold brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 9.5 inch two-piece hand-hammered QII taper gold brass bell with soldered bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve System: Independent F\/Gb rotary valves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: .562 inch handslide bore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandslide: Standard-weight yellow brass with nickel-silver crook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: S.E. Shires Q Series trombone case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Laskey 90D mouthpiece, two extra leadpipes, valve oil, slide lubricant, tuning slide lube, and polish cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: Q22554\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. Cosmetic condition is excellent overall, with glossy lacquer, bright trim, and very little visible use. Minor handling marks are present on some reflective plated areas, consistent with careful showroom handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Q36GR Bass Trombone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q36GR is intended for advanced and professional bass trombonists who need a full-sized instrument for orchestra, wind ensemble, brass ensemble, pit, studio, and commercial work. Its .562 inch bass trombone bore and independent F\/Gb rotary valve system support the low-register flexibility expected from a modern professional bass trombone, while the gold brass bell design favors a broad, warm core that can still remain centered in section playing. It is a strong fit for players who want a serious Shires bass trombone without moving into a fully custom configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the S.E. Shires Q36GR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Q-Series fit within the S.E. Shires trombone lineup?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q-Series is designed to offer established Shires design concepts in a consistent professional production model. It is well suited to players who want a serious Shires instrument with a defined configuration rather than a fully custom build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the gold brass bell contribute to the playing experience?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold brass bells are generally chosen by players seeking a warmer and broader tonal center than a comparable yellow brass bell. On a bass trombone, that can be especially useful for players who want depth in the low register while retaining clarity in ensemble textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose an independent F\/Gb rotary valve bass trombone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn independent F\/Gb system gives bass trombonists multiple valve combinations for alternate positions, low-register facility, and technical flexibility. Rotary valves provide a familiar, direct feel that many orchestral, band, and commercial players prefer.\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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