Shires 6MS8
Eb/D medium-large-bore trumpet · custom · current
A superlative solo and chamber Eb/D instrument: brilliant, warm and agile.
| Type | trumpet |
|---|---|
| Key | Eb/D |
| Bore class | medium-large |
| Bore size | .459″ |
| Valve type | Piston |
| Valves | 3 |
| Valve material | monel |
| Bell diameter | 4.81″ |
| Bell material | yellow brass |
| Bell construction | one-piece hand-hammered |
| Leadpipe | standard |
| Level | custom |
| Era | current |
Features: Custom Series. Interchangeable, tunable "6" (centered) bell tapers in medium-weight yellow brass, brazed seams, steel beads. Y6H leadpipe: .346" venturi, heavyweight 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.
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