Really neat and completely exciting! So it appears we were talking past each other. Schedule a time with one of our experts to see which models and components will be best suited for your unique playing style. by whitbey Sun Jun 20, 2021 5:52 am, Post Edwards vs. Conn 88H Cl or Shires 13:00 on Monday, June 21, 2004. ok guys and girls i`m looking to buy a new trombone. November 1, 2011. After nearly 30 years as an Edwards artist, Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic, has developed a new trombone with the Shires team. We are a trusted resource where you can shop for trombones, new models, vintage, pre-owned, and used. Shires Custom tenor trombone is a versatile instrument with a clear, pure sound and the consistency, playability, and projection that has made S.E. by harrisonreed Sun Dec 23, 2018 9:11 am, Post by Mikebmiller Mon Dec 24, 2018 9:21 am, Post This horn sings tone quality is great. Shires Co. tenor trombones are what cemented our reputation as one of the leading brass instrument designers. With a two-piece, lightweight unsoldered bell and responsive yellow-brass handslide, this model represents an ideal realization of the heroic New York low brass sound. Doug took three of my horns, made them look better-than-new, and turned them into a custom alto trombone, a bell, and stunning new cases for my tenor and bass trombones. Thanks. A versatile instrument with a clear, pure sound that combines the quick response and color of a one-piece bell with the centered feel and expansive tone of a two-piece bell. I'm in love, looks so damn pretty and plays even better. Welcome to our shop page. If you are looking for an instrument and would like to trade-in one or more that you currently own, call us today and we will guide you through the process. And they were importing Thayer valves, so the only thing they were doing in-house was the bell, tuning slide, and valve tubing. Shires draws its own slide tubes to precise tolerances, assembling them without tension, and aligning them carefully to assure smooth, trouble-free action that is second to none. The unsoldered, two-piece, light-weight yellow-brass bell allows the Alessi model to . by Matt K Sat Dec 22, 2018 8:49 pm, Post The S.E. Shires 2RVE Vintage Elkhart Tenor Trombone Bell $1,465 Brand New 14-Day Return Policy S.E. Great customer service. Thanks, Doug, for caring about me as a musician and trombonist and for making this experience as straightforward and smooth as possible. I just wanted to thank you so much for the King 2B!! The Brass Exchange has one of the best selections of top-notch used trombones in the web. trombonists in the market for a new/different horn I'll be sure to send them your way. Shires trombone displays incredible depth, complexity and charactergiving the player an unrivalled sonic palette with which to work.Because your physical characteristics and way of playing are as unique as your ideal sound, S.E. Each instrument on our website is here at the shop unless marked out of stock. Is getting a S.E. Always a great time going to St Louis. by Ellefson Mon Dec 24, 2018 9:55 am, Post I fell in love with it 'naked' and after a year and half finally started to toy with the pillars and am amazed at the different responses that can be dialed in. With all the different parts available, you can customize your Shires with virtually no limits. And one is allowed to make an argument and support that argument, something I feel makes a conversation interesting. Vernon bells, this one-piece bell is constructed with the broader TII taper and features a large, rich, warm sound. thanks doug for giving me an honestly superior, Hello Doug, The check arrived today for my father in law's two trombones. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. i am really happy with it. We accept trade-in's of used instruments. I received the trombone (Bach 42G) in good order. If you are insistent on going up there to get the horn, you could very potentially find that you only need to swap out a small component and they can bring the rest of it into alignment for you as well. A revolutionary combination of materials and construction, this instrument embodies a perfect balance of color, efficiency, and resonance. Well packed. I will in the next few months be traveling a ton for college auditions. The slide is perfect. We will be using your shop again in the future for the trombone he is currently still, I received the 1950's HN White King 2B Liberty on time! Shires trombones the favorites of professionals the world over. It`s been 2 weeks of heavy playing and I haven`t had to touch it yet!!! Id stick with a Bach over a Conn, but a Yamaha is in the price range too I think, thats the new standard for a stock orchestral horn (I say as I continue to play my Bach). Shipping rates on international orders vary greatly depending upon the level of service. I have not had an equipment question which he could not answer. Most of them have found their dream horn after having tried them along side numerous other choices. This is a special instrument made by Edwards for bass trombonist Gerry Pagano. by castrubone Sun Dec 23, 2018 7:15 am, Post Thanks so much for my new lifetime Elkhart 8H. If anything it was. I look forward to making some more purchases from the Brass Exchange. . The slide is fantastic. Music Man Trombone - Martin Indiana. Tenortrombone-beker . Contact by phone, email, or chat. I just unwrapped my new (old) Bach 36G LT from Doug at the Brass Exchange. Shires designs trombones as a highly flexible component system. I just wanted to thank you so much for the King 2B!! So she plays on Edwards instruments. I just wanted to say hello and let you know the Conn 71H arrived today and I'm delighted with it. We ship used trombones worldwide, please contact us by phone or email for international shipping quotes, or any other questions you may have. Great condition, very good slide, fantastic player. Thank you for your awesome quartet CD! by tombone21 Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:01 pm, Post Doug, love the horn, and LOVE the case. Trombone Support Bar - S Brace for Bach/Shires etc. thank you for that, and your record too. All of the valves are very nice, but I like the axial-flow valve the best. If you're trying to win a job, get the horn that fits you the best, which could be anything. We handle the entire buying or selling experience from the beginning to the end. The best part about the T396A is that you can't swap parts -- not even the leadpipe. 530 County Road H by Bach42t Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:29 pm, Post Hi Doug, just wanted to let you know that I got the horn tonight and played it quite a bit. I could not be happier with my experience at the Brass Exchange. Bass Trombone with Independent Axial Flow Valves, Bass Trombone with Independent Axial Flow Valves and Harmonic Bridge, Bass Trombone with Dependent Axial Flow Valves, Bass Trombone with Second Valve Variable Tuning, Bass Trombone with Independent Conventional Rotors, Professional Bass Trombone in .562" or .562"/.578". Prices listed on our website are for customers in the United States and Canada only. by norbie2018 Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:19 pm, Post What have you played? We stock S.E. International orders are accepted but we need to hear from you first and process them manually. Im very excited about the Alessi Q Series which weve tested. by LeTromboniste Fri Jan 04, 2019 6:06 pm, Post Gebruikte trombones . On December 1st, S.E. Players the world over have discovered that they are ideal for any orchestral or large ensemble setting. I just wanted to say hello and let you know the Conn 71H arrived today and I'm delighted with it. If you have wondered what is the value of my used trombone and you have a trombone for sale we can help. by ZacharyThornton Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:16 pm, Post haven't been able to put it down since it came! This thread ended so contentiously it appears to have been abandoned before anyone got around to posting what its title lead me to hope for--some thoughtful views on the relative virtues of Edwards and Shires. I don't know where you live, but Shires has dealers in various places where you can try the various combos of parts. Always a great time going to St Louis. I've never played on a shires nor a edwards. Just got back with my killer Conn 62HI. Edwards Instrument Co. Similarly, I stated that even a 10 year old top line instrument in bad condition is a bad investment. Most of them have found their dream horn after having tried them along side numerous other choices. Its that simple. by Trav1s Mon Dec 24, 2018 2:09 pm, Post Edwards vs Shires - TromboneChat Edwards vs Shires 67 posts 1 2 Next Noahharry Posts: 11 Joined: Fri Jun 29, 2018 4:52 am Edwards vs Shires by Noahharry Sun Dec 23, 2018 2:23 am I know this will be contentious. Highly recommended! I must admit I had my doubts/worries about shopping online for a trombone but this has been the best instrument purchase in my professional career. Do they tend to become fragile as they age? by Bach5G Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:13 pm, Post by LeTromboniste Sun Dec 23, 2018 5:53 pm, Post The Q30GR features a two-piece, hand-hammered gold brass bell with our rotary valve, giving this trombone a clear, singing tone with excellent projection and clarity. On the Edwards, if the tone wasn't too good, as you described, then it probably wasn't set up correctly for you. It will give your sound a chance to develop more and youll have a better idea of what you want in a horn, as well as further guidance from your instructor. Hi Doug i received the bag yesterday (Cronkhite Red Leather)- better then imagined. I'm in love, looks so damn pretty and plays even better. "Doug is an excellent trombone player and musician who has acquired encyclopedic knowledge of brass instrument history, specifications and playing characteristics. We will be using your shop again in the future for the trombone he is currently still, I received the 1950's HN White King 2B Liberty on time! by norbie2018 Sun Dec 23, 2018 9:43 am, Post . I love my new horn and will definitely do more business in the future with The Brass-Exchange! You wont be disappointed. Learn More Love Your Trombone Maintaining your horn will not only make it last longer, but play better, as well. Thank you so much for spending the time to talk to me and make me feel comfortable with everything. Wonderfully responsive and resonant, they also excel in solo and chamber music performance. What a great instrument to play! One aspect of buying a horn from companies like Shires, Edwards, Rath, etc. Our newest trombone models are complete departures from our original modular designs. It is exactly as described. I had a totally positive experience with Doug and I highly recommend "The Brass Exchange". We looked long and hard for a vintage horn and you understated how great it is, Bach 12, absolutely love it, customer for Life. You might find that getting everything aligned properly might make it substantially better. Trombones at The Brass Exchange is our focus. Everything perfect. Super hip. When Edwards was just starting out, they were only making bell sections that could bolt up to a Bach slide. The descriptions and pictures are spot on. Its a very good one, as you told me. Shires vs. edwards/getzen 14:19 on Sunday, February 11, 2007 Re: Shires vs. edwards/getzen 19:45 on Sunday, February 11, 2007 bobsacamano (158 points) On the Edwards, if the tone wasn't too good, as you described, then it probably wasn't set up correctly for you. by Bach5G Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:26 am, Post We can help optimize your ideal trombone set up and even will do custom fittings both virtually and in person. Schedule a time with one of our experts to see which models and components will be best suited for your unique playing style. Schedule Now Contact Sign Up Careers Media Gallery Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions 260 Hopping Brook Road, Holliston, MA, 01746, United States 508-634-6805 [email protected] Its exactly what i was looking for. Were ready to help you place an order, schedule an appointment, or just talk shop! Play on it for a few years and then get a new horn with your teacher. Says the guy getting a completely different custom setup. Hi Doug, just wanted to let you know that I got the horn tonight and played it quite a bit. Nelson Hinds, Denver Area Freelancer, Arranger, Composer. Thanks for the copy! The valve components are tested thoroughly for accurate tolerances and perfect action at every stage of manufacture. I love my new horn and will definitely do more business in the future with The Brass-Exchange! If you can make it to Dillon Music in NJ, they have a huge selection of trombones. If you're going to college, don't spend a ton, but get a horn that feels good. Edwards and Shires are two of the manufacturer that is using this idea. ( think my mic sounds better here lol) Wed Dec 28, 2022 5:06 pm. A different bell, leadpipe, or slide could have made it sound much better. Note to international Buyers: We do ship worldwide and are happy to assist you. We can help optimize your ideal trombone set up and even will do custom fittings both virtually and in person. Schools, Colleges, and Conservatories, Repairs, Modifications, and Maintenance, https://www.dropbox.com/s/cgf14aae0qnxn M.png?dl=0, Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. is the highly consistent quality of the products. If you have a question about any of the items you see on this page, give us a call or send an email. I window shop his website regularly. by BGuttman Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:22 pm, Post Tenor-trombone . Shane B. Iowa, It goes without saying that I am happy camper. Shires fabricates its bells, tubing, and valve sections onsite in its Massachusetts factory to exacting standards. Thanks so much for my new lifetime Elkhart 8H. This trombone is also compatible with the rest of the S.E. Thank you very much for the good service and for the excellent CD. Dr. Davidson's Trombone, Mute, and Cleaning Supplies Recommendations I'd hesitate to recommend a 10 year old Shires that is not in good condition. I apologize for not being more specific. A different bell, leadpipe, or slide could have made it sound much better. Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. Why? There is no better resource for a trombone, whether new or lovingly used. Check with Doug first. Doug is a true professional in his approach to selling horns. Thanks again. Players the world over have discovered that they are ideal for any orchestral or large ensemble setting. Give us a call or contact by email [email protected]. 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