Shires Trumpet Q Series Q10RS

Q10S B? Trumpet

Using the resources of S.E. Shires' parent company, the Eastman Music Company, we have been able to develop a more affordable class of professional brass instrument: the Q Series. These instruments represent the philosophy of Eastman Music Company, to produce the finest musical instruments at every price point. Q Series are entry level professional instruments that have many of the same features as their custom counterparts. When you purchase a Q Series instrument you join the S. E. Shires family, a family which includes some of the finest professional musicians in the world.

• Bore: .459 inch
• Q10 Bell: 4 13⁄16 inch, one piece, hand-hammered “Q” (centered) taper in yellow brass with round brass bead
• Q05 Leadpipe: .345-inch venturi, heavyweight yellow brass; open and free blowing with well-defined slots and easy response
• QW Tuning Slide
• Reverse Tuning Slide
• Piston Material: hand-lapped Monel
• Valve Cluster: two-piece casings, standard weight, with nickel-silver balusters
• Lower Valve Caps: nickel silver
• Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark and model designation
• Finish: silver plate
• Includes Q Series trumpet case, mouthpiece, and care kit