Paige’s Music is happy to announce that we are now carrying S.E. Shires Q Series trombones. These remarkable instruments bring the extraordinary S.E. Shires sound and craftsmanship to a more ordinary price point. The modular components of the Q Series trombones are fully compatible with S.E. Shires Custom trombones. This means that any musicians wanting to further explore their equipment options in the future will be free to do so without limitations. We are currently stocking the Model TBQ30YA and Model TBQ36YR, but please don’t hesitate to contact us about anything else within the S.E. Shires line up.

Here is what the manufacturer has to say about these fine instruments:

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.

Model TBQ30YA

A versatile large bore instrument, the Q30YA features the clarity of sound and projection for which S.E. Shires instruments are famed. The QTY bell features an 81⁄2-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QI” taper in yellow brass with soldered bead, giving this trombone a clear, singing tone with excellent projection and clarity. The wide, .547 bore handslide in standard weight yellow brass results in a broad sound that retains clarity, color and projection. Paired with a nickel handslide crook, articulations are crisp and brilliant. The axial-flow valve features an extremely open low register paired with a broad, encompassing tone quality in all registers. At home in any ensemble, the Q30YA large bore trombone is an excellent choice for any trombonist.

• QTY bell: 81⁄2-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QI” taper in lightweight yellow brass with soldered bead
• Axial-flow F valve
• QW47 handslide: .547-inch, standard-weight yellow brass; nickel-silver wide crook
• QY tuning slide
• Three interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes
• Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark and traditional floral pattern
• Includes Q Series tenor trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit

Model TBQ36YR

A versatile bass trombone, the Q36YR feature the clarity of sound and projection for which S.E. Shires instruments are famed. The QYB bell features an 91⁄2-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QII” taper in yellow brass with soldered bead, giving this trombone a clear, singing tone with excellent projection and clarity with a full, deep low register and broad sound. The wide, .562 bore handslide in standard weight yellow brass results in a broad sound that retains clarity, color and projection. The nickel handslide crook gives crispness and brilliance to the articulations. The independent rotary valves retain focus throughout all registers without sacrificing comfort or clarity in the valve register. This independent valve system allows for more flexibility of choice in valve and slide position choices. At home in any ensemble, the Q36YR bass trombone is an excellent choice for any situation.

• QBY bell: 91⁄2-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered “QII” taper in lightweight yellow brass with soldered bead
• Independent F/G♭ rotary valves
• Q62 handslide: .562-inch, standard-weight yellow brass; nickel-silver crook
• QYB tuning slide
• Three interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes
• Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark and traditional floral pattern
• Includes Q Series bass case, mouthpiece, and care kit