Shires STRQ10S Q Series Bb Trumpet

Q Series are entry-level professional instruments that have many of the same features as their custom counterparts. The Model Q10S trumpet produces a warm, singing sound with marvelous projection and easy, centered response in all registers.

The Q10 bell maintains its characteristic warmth and focus at louder dynamics, while providing a more veiled sound at lower dynamics. The Q05 leadpipe 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.

Bore: .459 inch Q10

Bell: 4 13/16-inch, one-piece, hand-hammered Q (centered) taper in yellow brass with round brass bead Q05

Leadpipe: .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 silver balusters

Lower Valve Caps: nickel silver

Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires maker's mark and model designation

Finish: silver plate Includes Q Series trumpet case, mouthpiece, and care kit