Shires 9Y
Bb/A medium-bore piccolo · custom · current
A four-valve piccolo with four interchangeable leadpipes covering Bb and A in cornet and trumpet shanks.
| Type | piccolo |
|---|---|
| Key | Bb/A |
| Bore class | medium |
| Bore size | .450″ |
| Valve type | Piston |
| Valves | 4 |
| Valve material | monel |
| Bell diameter | 4.00″ |
| Bell material | yellow brass |
| Bell construction | one-piece hand-hammered |
| Leadpipe | interchangeable |
| Finish | silver plate |
| Level | custom |
| Era | current |
Features: Custom Series. Yellow brass bell, brazed seam, unsoldered beadwire. Four interchangeable leadpipes: Bb cornet, Bb trumpet, A cornet and A trumpet shanks. 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
Bill Stowman, Brianne Borden, Carlos Benetó, Juanjo Serna, Philippe Litzler, Renée McGee
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