Description The Q10 bell maintains its characteristic warmth and focus at louder dynamics, while providing a more veiled sound at lower dynamics. The Q05 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 Q lead pipe: .345-inch venturi, heavyweight yellow brass; open and free blowing with well-defined slots and easy response QW 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
