S.E. Shires TRQ9S Q-Series Piccolo Trumpet Overview

The S.E. Shires TRQ9S Q-Series Piccolo Trumpet is a professional Bb/A piccolo trumpet designed for centered response, clear projection, and a singing upper register. Built with a 4-inch one-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell, hand-lapped Monel pistons, and a four-valve cluster with nickel-silver balusters, the TRQ9S offers the stability and tonal clarity required for solo, chamber, orchestral, and large-ensemble playing. It includes tunable B? and A trumpet-shank leadpipe bits, allowing advanced players to perform standard piccolo trumpet repertoire with familiar mouthpiece compatibility.

S.E. Shires TRQ9S Q-Series Piccolo Trumpet Specifications

• Key: Bb/A
• Bore: .450 inch
• Bell: Q9 4 inch one-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell with traditionally brazed seam and soldered beadwire
• Leadpipes: Bb trumpet shank and A trumpet shank tunable leadpipe bits
• Valves: Four hand-lapped Monel pistons
• Valve Cluster: Four-piston two-piece casings, standard weight, with nickel-silver balusters
• Finish: Silver plate
• Case: Q Series trumpet case
• Accessories: 7D mouthpiece and care kit
• Serial number: Q18395

Condition & Setup

This S.E. Shires TRQ9S Q-Series Piccolo Trumpet is a used instrument that has been very lightly used and remains in clean overall condition. It has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by our brass technicians to confirm proper valve action, slide function, intonation response, and playing condition.

Who the TRQ9S Q-Series Piccolo Trumpet Is For

The S.E. Shires TRQ9S Q-Series Piccolo Trumpet is a professional B?/A piccolo trumpet for advanced and professional trumpeters who need a secure, projecting instrument for Baroque, orchestral, chamber, and solo repertoire. Its tonal character is clear and singing, with a centered response across registers and enough projection for large ensemble use.

This model is distinguished by its handcrafted Q9 bell, ergonomic fourth-valve placement, and two included tunable leadpipe bits for Bb and A performance on trumpet-shank mouthpieces. The four-valve design supports the range, intonation flexibility, and technical control expected from a serious professional piccolo trumpet.

Common Questions About the S.E. Shires TRQ9S

Is the S.E. Shires TRQ9S a professional piccolo trumpet?

Yes. The S.E. Shires TRQ9S is a professional-level Bb/A piccolo trumpet with a hand-hammered one-piece bell, Monel pistons, and a four-valve configuration suited to orchestral, solo, chamber, and advanced ensemble performance.

Can the S.E. Shires TRQ9S be played in both B? and A?

Yes. The TRQ9S includes separate tunable B? and A trumpet-shank leadpipe bits, allowing the player to switch between Bb and A piccolo trumpet performance while using trumpet-shank mouthpieces.

What makes the fourth valve placement on the TRQ9S notable?

The TRQ9S uses an ergonomic fourth-valve layout that can be operated comfortably by either the right or left hand. This gives players flexibility in hand position and technique, particularly in demanding piccolo trumpet repertoire.

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