Description This trumpet produces a warm, singing sound with marvellous projection and easy, centred response in all registers. The Q10 bell also helps to maintain its characteristic warmth and focus at louder dynamics, while providing a more veiled sound at lower dynamics. The Q05R reverse lead pipe provides an ideal combination of efficiency and flexibility, allowing the player to produce the most delicate passages with ease. Nickel-silver balusters and valve caps add brilliance and character to the sound, increase its core, and contribute to cleanness and immediacy of attack. This trumpet makes a great choice as an all-around instrument for performance in a wide variety of musical settings. Key: B♭ Bore: .459 inch Q10 bell: 4 13/16-inch, one-piece, hand-hammered “Q” (centred) taper in yellow brass with round brass bead QR reverse lead pipe: .345-inch venturi, heavyweight yellow brass; open and free blowing with well-defined slots and easy response QWR tuning slide Piston material: hand-lapped monel Valve cluster: two-piece casings, standard weight, with nickel balusters Top valve caps: Nickel Silver Lower valve caps: Nickel Silver Bell engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark, model designation, and traditional floral pattern Finish: silver plate Includes Q Series trumpet case, mouthpiece, and care kit
