Shires 4F
C large-bore trumpet · custom · current
Developed with leading American orchestral players.
| Type | trumpet |
|---|---|
| Key | C |
| Bore class | large |
| Bore size | .462″ |
| Valve type | Piston |
| Valves | 3 |
| Valve material | monel |
| Bell diameter | 4.81″ |
| Bell material | yellow brass |
| Bell construction | one-piece hand-hammered |
| Leadpipe | standard |
| Finish | silver plate |
| Level | custom |
| Era | current |
Features: Custom Series. Longer "4" (open) bell taper, standard-weight yellow brass, brazed side seam, French bead, dual-radius bend. YEB leadpipe: standard-weight yellow brass. Hand-lapped monel pistons. S.E. Shires publishes no prices; instruments are ordered through its dealer network and, in the Custom Series, configured from interchangeable bells and leadpipes.
Known players
Andrew Sorg, James Lind, John Holt, Philippe Litzler, René Shapiro, Renée McGee, Richard Rulli, Ross Ahlhorn
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