TBCH Chicago Model

The S.E. Shires Chicago model trombone was designed with the famed Chicago low brass sound in mind. The one-piece, gold-brass bell with a large TII taper produces a rich, broad, complex sound that allows for a wide range of colors at different dynamics. The lightweight nickel-silver handslide produces clear, brilliant articulations. With this instrument, S.E. Shires has created a trombone that plays with incredible stability, and produces a consistent timbre and even response throughout a wide spectrum of range and dynamic—an instrument that captures the best qualities of the Chicago low brass sound.

  • CHI Bell: 8.5 inch, one piece, hand-hammered “TII” taper in balanced medium-weight gold brass with traditionally brazed seam and soldered bead

  • S.E. Shires axial-flow F valve or dual-bore F valve

  • TX Tuning Slide: “X” Taper, drawn yellow brass

  • TB47NLW Handslide: .547-inch bore, lightweight nickel silver, nickel-silver crook

  • Three interchangeable yellow-brass leadpipes

  • Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark and traditional floral patter

  • Includes S.E. Shires tenor trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit

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