Here's a special rare deal on a Pre-Owned AZ model (one of Trent's favorites) from our friends at Shires.
We just took this in on a trade and it's a stunner. Very light use and only some superficial small scratching on the horn from daily use. We just performed a full service clean and adjustment on the horn and it's good to go for tons of time. Check out all the pics and grab a super deal on this one. Right now for custom builds Shires is running at least one year for a wait. Save nearly 1K and get today!
This horn is sold with no case or mouthpiece.
We're very excited to be reopening as a Shires dealer because they are producing some fantastic instruments! The Model AZ is a variation on one of their most popular designs, the Model A. It's a very similar design to the A, although the bell is a side seam design with a dual-radius bend. This gives the AZ a slightly crisper sound than the A. Player feedback is also slightly enhanced by the brass bead.
Shires Model AZ
This unique variation on our popular Model A trumpet features a special, slightly squarer bell bend with a side seam and standard brass bead. It produces a brilliant, broad tone of medium density with marvelous projection and easy response. The WH leadpipe provides and ideal combination of stability and flexibility; its free-blowing character compliments 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.
Features
- Bore: .459
- Model AZ Bell: 4 13⁄16 inch, one piece, hand-hammered “A” (centered) taper in standard-weight yellow brass with traditionally brazed (side) seam, standard bead, and dual radius bend
- WH Leadpipe: .347-inch venturi, heavyweight yellow brass; open and free blowing with well-defined slots and easy response
- W Tuning Slide: dual-radius bend, standard water key; strong core, brilliance, and presence of sound
- Piston Material: hand-lapped Monel
- Valve Cluster: two-piece casings, 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
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Also note weight indicated in the ad is shipping weight not actual weight of item.
