Shires Destino-III
Bb medium-large-bore trumpet · custom · current
Developed with Doc Severinsen over several years; works across jazz, commercial and classical playing.
| Type | trumpet |
|---|---|
| Key | Bb |
| Bore class | medium-large |
| Bore size | .459″ |
| Valve type | Piston |
| Valves | 3 |
| Valve material | monel |
| Bell diameter | 4.75″ |
| Bell material | yellow brass |
| Bell construction | one-piece hand-hammered |
| Leadpipe | standard |
| Finish | silver plate |
| Level | custom |
| Era | current |
Features: Custom Series. Doc Severinsen bell: 4.75", one-piece, hand-hammered custom Doc Severinsen taper, standard-weight brass, brazed side seam, French bead, dual-radius bend. Doc leadpipe: .345" venturi, lightweight 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
Doc Severinsen, Elliott Deutsch, Ken McGee, Terry Everson
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