{"product_id":"s-e-shires-q9s-q-series-professional-bb-a-piccolo-trumpet-in-silver-plate-sn-q7456","title":"S.E. Shires Q9S Q-Series Professional Bb\/A Piccolo Trumpet in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q9S Piccolo Trumpet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Q9S Piccolo Trumpet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Four-valve piccolo trumpet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore Size: .450 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Diameter: 4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell Material: Yellow brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBb and A leadpipes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve System: Four hand-lapped Monel pistons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Fitted S.E. Shires soft-sided case with backpack and shoulder carrying configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: Mouthpiece, S.E. Shires piston and rotor oil, and polishing cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: Q7456\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Q9S Piccolo Trumpet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the S.E. Shires Q9S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does a piccolo trumpet use both Bb and A configurations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBb 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the purpose of the fourth valve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fourth valve extends the practical lower register and provides alternate fingering options that can assist with intonation and technical passages.\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. 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. Shires dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastman Music Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67759685370221,"sku":"STRQ9S-CRQ7456","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/S_E_-Shires-Q9S-Q-Series-Professional-BbA-Piccolo-Trumpet-in-Silver-Plate.jpg?v=1792664269","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/s-e-shires-q9s-q-series-professional-bb-a-piccolo-trumpet-in-silver-plate-sn-q7456","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}