S.E. Shires Q9S Piccolo Trumpet Overview
The S.E. Shires Q9S is a professional Bb/A piccolo trumpet from the company's Q Series, developed for players who need a dedicated instrument for orchestral, chamber, solo, and Baroque repertoire. Its four-piston design and trumpet-shank configuration provide an established approach to professional piccolo trumpet playing. This instrument is presented in silver plate with decorative floral bell engraving.
S.E. Shires Q9S Piccolo Trumpet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Four-valve piccolo trumpet
- Key: Bb/A
- Bore Size: .450 inch
- Bell Diameter: 4 inches
- Bell Material: Yellow brass
- Bb and A leadpipes
- Valve System: Four hand-lapped Monel pistons
- Finish: Silver plate
- Case: Fitted S.E. Shires soft-sided case with backpack and shoulder carrying configuration
- Accessories: Mouthpiece, S.E. Shires piston and rotor oil, and polishing cloth
- Serial Number: Q7456
Condition & Setup
This floor model is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The silver plate remains bright and even, with only very light superficial handling and polishing hairlines visible on portions of the reflective tubing. The floral engraving remains crisp and the exterior hardware is intact.
Who the Q9S Piccolo Trumpet Is For
The Q9S is intended for advanced and professional trumpet players who regularly perform piccolo trumpet parts in orchestral, chamber, solo, ceremonial, and Baroque settings. Its Bb/A configuration accommodates the two principal piccolo trumpet transpositions, while its trumpet-shank design suits players who prefer a familiar trumpet-style mouthpiece interface. Within the S.E. Shires lineup, it offers a professional Q-Series alternative to the more extensively configurable Custom Series piccolo trumpet.
Common Questions About the S.E. Shires Q9S
Why does a piccolo trumpet use both Bb and A configurations?
Bb and A configurations allow the player to choose the transposition and response that best suit the part, ensemble, and musical style. Both are commonly used in professional piccolo trumpet repertoire.
What is the purpose of the fourth valve?
The fourth valve extends the practical lower register and provides alternate fingering options that can assist with intonation and technical passages.
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S.E. Shires Q9S Q-Series Professional Bb/A Piccolo Trumpet in Silver Plate
S.E. Shires Q9S Piccolo Trumpet Overview
The S.E. Shires Q9S is a professional Bb/A piccolo trumpet from the company's Q Series, developed for players who need a dedicated instrument for orchestral, chamber, solo, and Baroque repertoire. Its four-piston design and trumpet-shank configuration provide an established approach to professional piccolo trumpet playing. This instrument is presented in silver plate with decorative floral bell engraving.
S.E. Shires Q9S Piccolo Trumpet Specifications
- Instrument Type: Four-valve piccolo trumpet
- Key: Bb/A
- Bore Size: .450 inch
- Bell Diameter: 4 inches
- Bell Material: Yellow brass
- Bb and A leadpipes
- Valve System: Four hand-lapped Monel pistons
- Finish: Silver plate
- Case: Fitted S.E. Shires soft-sided case with backpack and shoulder carrying configuration
- Accessories: Mouthpiece, S.E. Shires piston and rotor oil, and polishing cloth
- Serial Number: Q7456
Condition & Setup
This floor model is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The silver plate remains bright and even, with only very light superficial handling and polishing hairlines visible on portions of the reflective tubing. The floral engraving remains crisp and the exterior hardware is intact.
Who the Q9S Piccolo Trumpet Is For
The Q9S is intended for advanced and professional trumpet players who regularly perform piccolo trumpet parts in orchestral, chamber, solo, ceremonial, and Baroque settings. Its Bb/A configuration accommodates the two principal piccolo trumpet transpositions, while its trumpet-shank design suits players who prefer a familiar trumpet-style mouthpiece interface. Within the S.E. Shires lineup, it offers a professional Q-Series alternative to the more extensively configurable Custom Series piccolo trumpet.
Common Questions About the S.E. Shires Q9S
Why does a piccolo trumpet use both Bb and A configurations?
Bb and A configurations allow the player to choose the transposition and response that best suit the part, ensemble, and musical style. Both are commonly used in professional piccolo trumpet repertoire.
What is the purpose of the fourth valve?
The fourth valve extends the practical lower register and provides alternate fingering options that can assist with intonation and technical passages.
We are proud to be an authorized S.E. Shires dealer
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In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days
Financing available. Apply directly at checkout
30-day risk-free trial
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Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
S.E. Shires Q9S Q-Series Professional Bb/A Piccolo Trumpet in Silver Plate
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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.