S.E. Shires Artist Model Trombones
Over the years, Steve Shires has had the privilege of working with some of the world's top brass players to design instruments. Our Artist Models allow you to purchase these same custom configurations for yourself.
Colin Williams Artist Model Tenor Trombone with Rotary F Attachment
The Colin Williams Artist Model tenor trombone has developed over the course of the artist's long relationship with Stephen Shires and S.E. Shires instruments. The two-piece, lightweight yellow-brass bell responds easily and produces a broad sound. The harmonic content of the sound warms up evenly at strong dynamic levels without becoming edgy. These characteristics are reinforced by the efficient and responsive yellow-brass handslide with wide crook.
The2SS leadpipe played by Mr. Williams further clarifies the sound's harmonic profile, while the gold-brass tuning slide brings added warmth. This model represents an ideal realization of the heroic New York low brass sound.
Specs & Features
CW Bell: 8.5" two-piece, hand-hammered "TI" taper in lightweight yellow brass with traditionally brazed seams and unsoldered bead, thinned toward the edge of the flare
S.E. Shires rotary F valve
TG tuning slide: gold brass, drawn tubing
TW47Â Handslide: .547-inch, standard-weight yellow brass; nickel-silver wide crook
Choice of 2SS sterling silver lead pipe or three interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes
Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires Colin Williams Model custom engraving
Includes S.E. Shires tenor trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit
S.E. Shires trombones are available with a variety of options for bells, leadpipes, and tuning slides. The models listed above feature our most popular combinations. For more information about customizing a trombone and Custom Series pricing, please contact us by phone at +65 8688 2388, or email atinfo@musicelements.com.sg.