{"product_id":"shires-q33-q-series-professional-small-bore-tenor-trombone","title":"S.E. Shires Model Q33 Q-Series Professional Small Bore Tenor Trombone","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Model Q33 Q-Series Professional Small Bore Tenor Trombone Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eS.E. Shires Model Q33 Q-Series Professional Small Bore Tenor Trombone Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstrument Type: Small bore tenor trombone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Q-Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Q33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey: Bb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandslide: .508-inch lightweight nickel handslide with a nickel-silver wide \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBell: 8-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QS” taper in medium-weight yellow brass with a soldered bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve: None (straight tenor configuration)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase:  Q Series case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories: 7C mouthpiece, care kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho the Q33 Professional Small Bore Tenor Trombone Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Questions About The S.E. Shires Model Q33\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the S.E. Shires Q33 suitable for professional use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat kind of music is the Shires Q33 best for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Shires Q33 a straight tenor or an F-attachment trombone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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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