FS: Shires Bass Trombone
- Fafner
- Posts: 36
- Joined: Sep 13, 2018
For Sale:
This is a SE Shires bass trombone with independent O.E. Thayer valves originally purchased in 2001 and owned by one professional bass trombonist. The components are a 1G Bell, C Yellow Brass tuning slide, independent O.E. Thayer valves (in-factory produced and the same as the current Axial Valves), a B62 hand slide, and a B 2.5 leadpipe. Recently this horn was appraised for insurance purposes by Shires for $6,475.94 to replace.
The valve section was overhauled in 2013 by master craftsman Jim Becker at Osmun Music in Acton, MA. This included tightening the valves to seal at like-new pressure and adjusting the tension on the valve section bracing.
This horn is in professional-level playing shape. I have used it in several major orchestras, and I’ve advanced at national auditions and won competitions on this instrument. I’ll be conflicted to see this horn go, and I hope it goes to a gifted player. The valves are as good or better than anything the Shires factory is putting out now; the slide has great action and the chrome is 100% intact; and the tuning slides all move freely.
Cosmetically you can see there is some minor denting that doesn’t affect the playing and could be removed if desired. I removed much of the lacquer from the bell section for acoustical reasons and much has fallen off elsewhere over time. I would personally have the rest of the lacquer removed, but I decided I would wait and let the next owner decide that. The bell has the highly-coveted, beautiful hand engraving that you can only find on the early Shires instruments.
$3,750 USD + shipping and insurance out of Boston, MA
Serious inquiries only please.
Pictures and some recordings of me playing this horn:
<LINK_TEXT text="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4r6vb9skqbt8 ... b9yKa?dl=0">https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4r6vb9skqbt8m26/AABP9j2HHVFdJaopezF3b9yKa?dl=0</LINK_TEXT>
This is a SE Shires bass trombone with independent O.E. Thayer valves originally purchased in 2001 and owned by one professional bass trombonist. The components are a 1G Bell, C Yellow Brass tuning slide, independent O.E. Thayer valves (in-factory produced and the same as the current Axial Valves), a B62 hand slide, and a B 2.5 leadpipe. Recently this horn was appraised for insurance purposes by Shires for $6,475.94 to replace.
The valve section was overhauled in 2013 by master craftsman Jim Becker at Osmun Music in Acton, MA. This included tightening the valves to seal at like-new pressure and adjusting the tension on the valve section bracing.
This horn is in professional-level playing shape. I have used it in several major orchestras, and I’ve advanced at national auditions and won competitions on this instrument. I’ll be conflicted to see this horn go, and I hope it goes to a gifted player. The valves are as good or better than anything the Shires factory is putting out now; the slide has great action and the chrome is 100% intact; and the tuning slides all move freely.
Cosmetically you can see there is some minor denting that doesn’t affect the playing and could be removed if desired. I removed much of the lacquer from the bell section for acoustical reasons and much has fallen off elsewhere over time. I would personally have the rest of the lacquer removed, but I decided I would wait and let the next owner decide that. The bell has the highly-coveted, beautiful hand engraving that you can only find on the early Shires instruments.
$3,750 USD + shipping and insurance out of Boston, MA
Serious inquiries only please.
Pictures and some recordings of me playing this horn:
<LINK_TEXT text="https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4r6vb9skqbt8 ... b9yKa?dl=0">https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4r6vb9skqbt8m26/AABP9j2HHVFdJaopezF3b9yKa?dl=0</LINK_TEXT>
- Fafner
- Posts: 36
- Joined: Sep 13, 2018
[quote="pompatus"]Do you have a link to the pictures?[/quote]
I just updated the OP with a dropbox link. I couldn't get the pictures to attach on the website.
I just updated the OP with a dropbox link. I couldn't get the pictures to attach on the website.
- ThienHuynh43
- Posts: 21
- Joined: Apr 27, 2019
Is it still for sale?
- Fafner
- Posts: 36
- Joined: Sep 13, 2018
A version of this horn is for sale, but with a Gold C tuning slide and Bollinger Bell (BII 7Y M). It has more lacquer than the pictures. It is a very fine horn, I won't have a problem selling it when I'm ready to--Honestly I'm kind of crazy for selling it. I had a buyer, but he bailed. PM me if you're serious about it at the price and want more details. I may not be able to get the horn out until later in July.