S.E. Shires Q30YR Q-Series Tenor Trombone with Yellow Brass Bell, Rotary Valve

S.E. Shires Q30YR Tenor Trombone Overview The S.E. Shires Q30YR is a professional Q Series large-bore tenor trombone designed around a clear, projecting sound and a focused rotary-valve register. Its interchangeable leadpipe system gives players a practical way to refine response and resistance, while its place in the Q Series makes it a versatile choice for serious ensemble and solo work. S.E. Shires Q30YR Tenor Trombone Specifications Instrument Type: Large-bore tenor trombone with F attachment Key: Bb/F Bore Size: .547 inch Bell: 8.5-inch two-piece medium-weight yellow brass bell with soldered bead Valve: Open-wrap rotary F attachment Finish: Clear lacquer Case: S.E. Shires Q Series padded trombone case with shoulder strap Accessories: Laskey 59D Mouthpiece, two additional interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes, slide lubricant, polishing cloth Serial Number: Q22595 Condition & Setup This lightly used instrument is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested. The clear lacquer remains bright and glossy overall, with minor superficial handling marks and fine scratches around the serial-number receiver. The included mouthpiece is in good cosmetic condition. Who the Q30YR Tenor Trombone Is For The Q30YR is well suited to professional players, advanced students, educators, and serious ensemble musicians seeking a broad large-bore sound with clear articulation and a focused valve register. Its balance of projection, tonal color, and rotary-valve response makes it applicable to orchestral playing, wind ensemble, chamber music, solo literature, and other settings that call for a versatile symphonic tenor trombone. Common Questions About the S.E. Shires Q30YR How does the Q30YR differ from the Q30YA? The Q30YR uses a rotary F valve that emphasizes focus and definition through the valve register. The related Q30YA uses an axial-flow valve for players who prefer a broader, more open valve feel. What do the interchangeable leadpipes change? The three supplied leadpipes allow the player to adjust resistance, articulation, and response while retaining the instrument's core bell, slide, and valve configuration. What playing concept does the .547-inch bore support? The .547-inch bore is the established large-bore tenor format used for symphonic, concert-band, chamber, and solo playing. On the Q30YR, it supports a broad tonal foundation while preserving clarity and projection. We are proud to be an authorized S.E. Shires dealer