{"product_id":"s-e-shires-the-monster-custom-built-professional-bass-trombone","title":"S.E. Shires 'The Monster' Custom Built Professional Bass Trombone","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires 'The Monster' Bass Trombone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires Custom Built 'The Monster' bass trombone is part of Quinn's Custom Builds, pairing Shires professional custom craftsmanship with a large, dark bass trombone sound concept. This instrument is designed for breadth, immediacy, and control, giving serious bass trombonists a substantial voice for orchestral, wind ensemble, chamber, and commercial low-brass work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires 'The Monster' Bass Trombone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Bass trombone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Custom Built 'The Monster'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying Level: Professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Clear lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandslide: Shires .562\/.578 bore Bollinger bass trombone slide with tone intensifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve Section: Shires Tru-Bore dual valve section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Slide: Shires nickel silver TN tuning slide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: Shires II2R10 red brass 10 inch bass trombone bell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadpipe: Shires 2.5SS sterling silver bass trombone leadpipe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Shires Marcus Bonna bass trombone case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. The bell section, Tru-Bore dual valve section, handslide, braces, and linkages are present and complete. The finish presents with glossy, highly reflective surfaces, with light superficial handling marks visible on some reflective slide and receiver areas. Made with brand new custom trombone components and a lightly used custom trombone bell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the S.E. Shires 'The Monster' Bass Trombone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires 'The Monster' bass trombone is best suited to advanced and professional bass trombonists who want a huge, dark sound with enough immediacy of attack to handle fast, articulated passages. Its component combination favors players who need a gigantic low-brass presence without giving up clarity, making it a strong fit for demanding ensemble literature, commercial work, and bass trombone parts that require both breadth and definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the S.E. Shires 'The Monster'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sound concept does the S.E. Shires 'The Monster' pursue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S.E. Shires 'The Monster' is built around a huge, dark bass trombone sound with a broad core and strong projection. It is intended for players who want substantial tonal depth while maintaining control in demanding musical settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the Bollinger dual-bore slide shape the playing experience?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe .562\/.578 bore Bollinger bass trombone slide supports a broad, open feel while retaining definition through articulated passages. The tone intensifier further supports the instrument's large, centered sound concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use a nickel silver tuning slide on this build?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nickel silver TN tuning slide gives the instrument added immediacy of attack and articulation. On this build, that helps balance the darkness of the red brass 10 inch bell with a more direct front to the sound.\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. 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