{"product_id":"s-e-shires-trq9s-q-series-professional-piccolo-trumpet-sn-q18395","title":"S.E. Shires TRQ9S Q-Series Professional Piccolo Trumpet in Silver Plate","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires TRQ9S Q-Series Piccolo Trumpet Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires TRQ9S Q-Series Piccolo Trumpet Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBore: .450 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: Q9 4 inch one-piece hand-hammered yellow brass bell with traditionally brazed seam and soldered beadwire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadpipes: Bb trumpet shank and A trumpet shank tunable leadpipe bits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValves: Four hand-lapped Monel pistons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve Cluster: Four-piston two-piece casings, standard weight, with nickel-silver balusters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Q Series trumpet case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: 7D mouthpiece and care kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: Q18395\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the TRQ9S Q-Series Piccolo Trumpet Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About the S.E. Shires TRQ9S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the S.E. Shires TRQ9S a professional piccolo trumpet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the S.E. Shires TRQ9S be played in both B? and A?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the fourth valve placement on the TRQ9S notable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.quinntheeskimo.net\/Pics\/ShiresLogo\/ShiresLogo1.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; 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":53404498002285,"sku":"STRQ9S-Q18395","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/3461\/files\/7104609.jpg?v=1780594738","url":"https:\/\/www.brassandwinds.com\/products\/s-e-shires-trq9s-q-series-professional-piccolo-trumpet-sn-q18395","provider":"The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}