Hold Down the Low End in Style
The S.E. Shires TBQ36YA showcases the clarity and projection needed for orchestral playing. A member of Shires’ Q Series, the TBQ36YA bass trombone offers boutique quality at a price you simply can’t pass up. This professional bass trombone comes with independent F and Gb attachments for a fully-chromatic register below the staff. You’ll appreciate the nearly imperceptible wind resistance courtesy of the open attachment wraps and optimized axial flow valves. The TBQ36YA is equipped with a 9.5-inch, 2-piece yellow brass bell for clarity and a balanced tonal character. What’s more, the TBQ36YA ships with three interchangeable leadpipes for further personalization. Order your TBQ36YA from Sweetwater today and experience the S.E. Shires difference for yourself.
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Hand-hammered yellow brass bell for extra clarity
Traditionally, a trombone bell is hammered into shape by hand. In their pursuit of the finest sound possible, S.E. Shires relies on their team of highly-skilled artisans to transform a sheet of brass into a singing trombone bell. The TBQ36YA comes equipped with a QYB bell made of balanced-sounding yellow brass. This 2-piece bell design features S.E. Shires’s “QII” taper for a girthy tone. The TBQ36YA’s bell has a soldered bead for extra projection and focused articulation.
Independent axial-flow valves makes resistance disappear
By their very nature, F and Gb attachments introduce extra resistance to a trombone. With S.E. Shires’ axial-flow valves, however, resistance all but disappears! The company’s optimized valve design foregoes the sharp bends found in traditional rotors to keep the air moving in a straight line. For the player, axial-flow valves deliver an open feel similar to a straight tenor trombone. If less wind resistance is at the top of your wish list, choose an S.E. Shires trombone equipped with an axial-flow valve.
Customize your instrument with interchangeable leadpipes
S.E. Shires strives for perfection with every instrument they craft. However, every player’s preference is entirely unique. So how does a manufacturer ensure that a player will love their trombone? By providing the player with multiple leadpipes to choose from, of course! When you get your new TBQ36YA tenor trombone, you’ll find two extra leadpipes. The extra leadpipes let you customize the trombone’s response to fit your preference. Aside from customizing the response of your trombone, each leadpipe also has its own sound. If your next project requires a slightly different sound, just thread in the appropriate leadpipe and get playing!
S.E. Shires: quality without compromise
The S.E. Shires slogan, “Quality without compromise,” says it all: the company has a heartfelt conviction and fundamental drive to design and build top-level instruments. That’s why Sweetwater is proud to offer S.E. Shires handmade trumpets, trombones, and euphoniums to our customers. From the company’s value-packed Q Series to its top-of-the-line Custom Series and Artist Series lines, S.E. Shires commits to the highest standards of manufacturing and time-honored craftsmanship to bring you horns with a distinctive, resonant voice that’s appreciated by players across the globe.
S.E. Shires TBQ36YA Features:
- Handcrafted bass trombone for the discerning professional
- 9.5-inch yellow brass bell delivers a singing tone with outstanding projection
- 0.562-inch bore produces a rounded tonal quality
- Axial-flow valves and open-wrap design lessen resistance for a free-blowing feel
- Independent F and Gb attachments give you a fully chromatic low register
- 3 interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes allow the player to customize the trombone’s response
- Yellow brass outer slide and nickel silver crook produce a clear tone
- QII bell taper and soldered bead offer a girthy sound with excellent articulation
- Includes Q Series case, mouthpiece, and care kit
