S.E. Shires knocked it out of the park with this model trombone! Beautiful! Amazing! Wonderful! These are just of a few of the words that came to mind the first time we played and heard this trombone. S.E. Shires partnered with trombone legend Ralph Sauer to create a truly outstanding trombone that is ideal for solo performances and ensemble players.
Ralph Sauer was the principal trombonist with the L.A. Philharmonic for 32 years. He can be heard on solo recordings and with the L.A. Philharmonic. Not only is a revered trombonist but an excellent educator as well. Ralph Sauer has influenced generations of trombonists! All that knowledge and experience went into creating this horn with Shires and it really shows.
The Ralph Sauer Artist Trombone was developed through a close collaboration between Ralph Sauer and the craftspeople of S. E. Shires. The resulting instrument is genuinely unique and includes several specific design elements not found on any other S.E. Shires trombone. The screw-bell collar enhances projection and allows use of a flat case that fits easily into overhead compartments on smaller aircraft. A new, smaller diameter, dual-bore rotary valve is fast and lightweight, and maintains the bore’s cross-sectional area through the valve. Its dual-bore slide (.525/ .547 inch) produces a large-bore sound with a medium-bore effort, while the available .547" single-bore slide lends a more open feel. For the standard .525/547-inch handslide, leadpipes are available for both large and small shank mouthpieces.
Specifications:
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RS Bell: 8.5 inch, one-piece construction, screw bell (removable flare), hand-hammered, in balanced lightweight red brass with traditionally brazed seam and soldered bead
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Dual-bore rotary valve
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TY Tuning Slide: yellow brass, drawn tubing
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T25-47 Handslide: .525/.547-inch dual bore, standard weight yellow brass, nickel-silver crook
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M-RS & MT-RS yellow-brass leadpipes for use with small (M) and large-shank (MT) mouthpieces
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Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark and traditional floral pattern
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Includes S.E. Shires detachable flare tenor trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit
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A .547 bore slide is an available option if you prefer a single-bore slide, or would like to add an additional slide to make your trombone more versatile. Please contact us 816-410-0826, or info@austincustombrass.com, for more information.
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