S.E. Shires TB-GC George Curran Artist Model Bass Trombone

Play With Unparalleled Versatility - The S.E. Shires TB-GC George Curran Artist Model Bass Trombone

S.E. Shires fabricates its bells, tubing, and valve sections onsite in its Massachusetts factory to exacting standards. The valve components are tested thoroughly for accurate tolerances and perfect action at every stage of manufacture. 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. This handcrafted approach to instrument construction also ensures that the sound of every S.E. Shires trombone displays incredible depth, complexity and character—giving the player an unrivalled sonic palette with which to work.

The George Curran Artist Model bass trombone has developed over the course of the artist's long relationship with Stephen Shires and S.E. Shires instruments. The two-piece, standard weight yellow brass bell produces a warm sound with a prominent fundamental harmonic, combining quick response with a centered feel and expansive tone. The lightweight axial-flow valve set sounds and feels particularly broad and even-especially when both valves are engaged-allowing for a truly open low register and contributing to the instrument’s quick, easy response. This model represents an ideal realization of the heroic New York low brass sound.

SPECIFICATIONS

• George Curran Stlye Bell
  • 9.5-inch
  • Two-piece, hand-hammered, custom-annealed “BII” taper in standard weight yellow brass with traditionally brazed seam and soldered bead
• Independent, S.E. Shires F/Gb axial-flow valves set in a lightweight valve section
• BYC Tuning Slide: Tapered, Drawn yellow brass
• B62-78 dual-bore Handslide: .562-.578-inch, standard-weight yellow brass; nickel-silver wide crook
• Three interchangeable yellow-brass leadpipes
• Bell Engraving
  • S.E. Shires George Curran model custom engraving
• Included Accessories
  • S.E. Shires Bass Trombone case
  • Mouthpiece
  • Trombone Care kit

Manufacturer: S.E. Shires
Model: STBGC
SKU: I435479-N-0-WHXA
UPC: 846940073700

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