S.E. Shires TRA Model A Custom Series Professional Bb Trumpet - Silver Plated

Brilliant Versatility – The S.E. Shires TRA Model A Custom Series Professional Bb Trumpet in Silver Plate

The Model A has become the most popular S.E. Shires B-flat trumpet. It produces a brilliant, singing tone with marvelous projection and easy, centered response in all registers. Its centered bell taper produces a focused sound and facilitates projection. The WH leadpipe provides an ideal combination of stability and flexibility; its free-blowing character complements the centered bell taper. Nickel-silver balusters and valve caps add brilliance and character to the sound, increase its core, and contribute to cleanness and immediacy of attack. This trumpet makes a great choice as an all-around instrument for performance in a wide variety of musical settings.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Bore: 0.459
• Bell Diameter: 4.81 inch
• Bell Material: Yellow brass
• Bell Type: One-piece, hand-hammered “A” (centered) taper with traditionally brazed seam and standard bead
• Leadpipe: WH heavyweight yellow brass, 0.347-inch venturi
• Tuning Slide: W dual-radius bend with standard water key
• Piston Material: Hand-lapped Monel
• Valve Casings: Two-piece standard weight with nickel-silver balusters
• Lower Valve Caps: Nickel silver
• Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark, model designation, and traditional floral pattern
• Finish: Silver plate
• Included Accessories: S.E. Shires single trumpet case, mouthpiece, and care kit

Manufacturer: S.E. Shires
Model: STRA-S
SKU: I688389-N-0-WHXB
UPC: 846940074257

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