Shires Q12GRS Bb Trumpet

The Model Q12GRS is a Bb trumpet that is more free blowing and provides overall more color and character to the Q10S. This trumpet features a reverse leadpipe to facilitate response and allow for a freer blow as well as a rounded main tuning slide that helps produces an overall warmer sound and easy, centered flexibility in all registers. The Q12GRS bell is made with gold brass and has a broader taper to help to maintain its characteristic warmth and focus in the upper register. This trumpet makes a great choice as an all-around instrument for performance in a wide variety of musical settings. Key: Bb Bore: .459 inch Bell: Q12GR bell (4 13/16-inch, one-piece, hand-hammered open taper in gold brass with round brass bead) Leadpipe: QR reverse leadpipe (.348" venturi, heavyweight yellow brass; open and free blowing with well-defined slots and easy response) Rounded tuning slide Finish: Silver Plate