S.E. Shires Model Q33 Q-Series Professional Small Bore Tenor Trombone Overview
The S.E. Shires Model Q33 is a Q-Series professional small bore tenor trombone built to deliver a clear, centered sound and fast response for commercial, lead, and section playing where articulation and precision matter. As part of the Shires Q-Series, it is designed to provide professional-level playability and consistency in a streamlined configuration suitable for working musicians, advancing students, and doublers who want a reliable small-bore tenor for jazz and studio-style demands.
S.E. Shires Model Q33 Q-Series Professional Small Bore Tenor Trombone Specifications
- Instrument Type: Small bore tenor trombone
- Series: Q-Series
- Model: Q33
- Key: Bb
- Finish: Lacquer
- Handslide: .508-inch lightweight nickel handslide with a nickel-silver wide
- Bell: 8-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QS” taper in medium-weight yellow brass with a soldered bead
- Valve: None (straight tenor configuration)
- Case: Q Series case
- Accessories: 7C mouthpiece, care kit
Condition & Setup
Brand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This instrument has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by our brass staff to confirm proper slide action, alignment, and mechanical function before shipping.
Who the Q33 Professional Small Bore Tenor Trombone Is For
The S.E. Shires Q33 is a professional small bore Bb tenor trombone designed for players who need quick response, clean articulations, and a focused sound in jazz, commercial, and lead/section settings. Its straight-tenor configuration supports a direct, efficient feel that many players prefer for high-register work, tight ensemble writing, and styles where clarity and immediacy are priorities.
Within the Shires lineup, the Q-Series positions the Q33 as a practical, professional-grade option for musicians who want Shires design approach and consistency without needing a fully custom build. It is a strong fit for gigging players, serious students moving into professional expectations, and trombonists who already own a large-bore or F-attachment tenor and want a dedicated small-bore horn for commercial books and jazz repertoire.
Common Questions About The S.E. Shires Model Q33
Is the S.E. Shires Q33 suitable for professional use?
Yes. The Q33 is a Q-Series professional small bore tenor trombone built for working applications such as jazz section playing, lead/commercial work, and situations where fast response and clarity are required.
What kind of music is the Shires Q33 best for?
The Q33 is best suited to jazz and commercial styles that benefit from a centered tone, quick articulation, and efficient slide feel, including big band section parts, lead trombone roles, pit work, and studio-style playing.
Is the Shires Q33 a straight tenor or an F-attachment trombone?
The Q33 is a straight tenor trombone with no valve section. Players who need extended low range and alternate positions typically choose an F-attachment tenor instead.
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S.E. Shires Model Q33 Q-Series Professional Small Bore Tenor Trombone
S.E. Shires Model Q33 Q-Series Professional Small Bore Tenor Trombone Overview
The S.E. Shires Model Q33 is a Q-Series professional small bore tenor trombone built to deliver a clear, centered sound and fast response for commercial, lead, and section playing where articulation and precision matter. As part of the Shires Q-Series, it is designed to provide professional-level playability and consistency in a streamlined configuration suitable for working musicians, advancing students, and doublers who want a reliable small-bore tenor for jazz and studio-style demands.
S.E. Shires Model Q33 Q-Series Professional Small Bore Tenor Trombone Specifications
- Instrument Type: Small bore tenor trombone
- Series: Q-Series
- Model: Q33
- Key: Bb
- Finish: Lacquer
- Handslide: .508-inch lightweight nickel handslide with a nickel-silver wide
- Bell: 8-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QS” taper in medium-weight yellow brass with a soldered bead
- Valve: None (straight tenor configuration)
- Case: Q Series case
- Accessories: 7C mouthpiece, care kit
Condition & Setup
Brand new with full manufacturer's warranty. This instrument has been professionally inspected, set up, and play-tested by our brass staff to confirm proper slide action, alignment, and mechanical function before shipping.
Who the Q33 Professional Small Bore Tenor Trombone Is For
The S.E. Shires Q33 is a professional small bore Bb tenor trombone designed for players who need quick response, clean articulations, and a focused sound in jazz, commercial, and lead/section settings. Its straight-tenor configuration supports a direct, efficient feel that many players prefer for high-register work, tight ensemble writing, and styles where clarity and immediacy are priorities.
Within the Shires lineup, the Q-Series positions the Q33 as a practical, professional-grade option for musicians who want Shires design approach and consistency without needing a fully custom build. It is a strong fit for gigging players, serious students moving into professional expectations, and trombonists who already own a large-bore or F-attachment tenor and want a dedicated small-bore horn for commercial books and jazz repertoire.
Common Questions About The S.E. Shires Model Q33
Is the S.E. Shires Q33 suitable for professional use?
Yes. The Q33 is a Q-Series professional small bore tenor trombone built for working applications such as jazz section playing, lead/commercial work, and situations where fast response and clarity are required.
What kind of music is the Shires Q33 best for?
The Q33 is best suited to jazz and commercial styles that benefit from a centered tone, quick articulation, and efficient slide feel, including big band section parts, lead trombone roles, pit work, and studio-style playing.
Is the Shires Q33 a straight tenor or an F-attachment trombone?
The Q33 is a straight tenor trombone with no valve section. Players who need extended low range and alternate positions typically choose an F-attachment tenor instead.
We are proud to be an authorized S.E. Shires dealer
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In stock! Ships within 1-2 business days.
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Complimentary shipping for all U.S. orders over $99
S.E. Shires Model Q33 Q-Series Professional Small Bore Tenor Trombone
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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, 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.