S.E. Shires STBCW Custom Bb/F Professional Tenor Trombone - Colin Williams Artist Model
"I love this instrument, I know that I can rely on my Shires for everything I need to do. It has let me take risks and find my voice, and I’ve never been happier playing!"
- Colin Williams
S.E. Shires orchestral tenor trombones were the first instruments that Steve produced and were what cemented his reputation as one of the leading brass instrument designers. Players the world over have discovered that they are ideal for any orchestral or large ensemble setting. Wonderfully responsive and resonant, they also excel in solo and chamber music performance.
S.E. Shires trombones are available with a variety of options for bells, lead pipes, and tuning slides. The models listed above feature our most popular combinations. For more information about customizing a trombone and Custom Series pricing, please contact us by phone at (03) 9578 3677 or email us at [email protected].
The Colin Williams Artist Model tenor trombone has developed over the course of the artist's long relationship with S.E. Shires instruments. The two-piece, lightweight yellow-brass bell responds easily and produces a broad sound. The harmonic content of the sound warms up evenly at strong dynamic levels without becoming edgy. These characteristics are reinforced by the efficient and responsive yellow-brass handslide with wide crook. The 2SS leadpipe played by Mr. Williams further clarifies the sound's harmonic profile, while the gold-brass tuning slide brings added warmth. This model represents an ideal realization of the heroic New York low brass sound.
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CW Bell: 8.5 two-piece, hand-hammered “TI” taper in lightweight yellow brass with traditionally brazed seams and unsoldered bead, thinned toward the edge of the flare
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S.E. Shires rotary F valve
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TG tuning slide: gold brass, drawn tubing
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TW47 Handslide: .547-inch, standard-weight yellow brass; nickel-silver wide crook
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Choice of 2SS sterling silver lead pipe or three interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes
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Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires Colin Williams Model custom engraving
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Includes S.E. Shires tenor trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit