We're very excited to be a Shires dealer because they are producing some fantastic instruments! The Model A is one of their most popular designs. It's a great all-around trumpet, handmade in America. The Model A has a focused, complex sound with great projection. This particular horn comes custom with a W05 Leadpipe which has been described as, “an amazingly efficient leadpipe with tons of color options”. This is a lightly tested but otherwise new horn Trent handpicked at the 2025 NAMM show!
This horn was used as a show demo however it is in beautiful condition! No surface scratching, dents or dings.
Shires Model A
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 W05 Leadpipe is in lightweight yellow brass—efficient, flexible, open and free blowing, with easy, immediate response; 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 A Bell: 4 13⁄16 inch, one piece, hand-hammered “A” (centered) taper in standard-weight yellow brass with traditionally brazed seam and standard bead
- W05 Leadpipe: 345-inch venturi, lightweight yellow brass—efficient, flexible, open and free blowing, with easy, immediate 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
- Includes S.E. Shires Marcus Bonna double trumpet case, mouthpiece, and care kit
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