Shires Solo
Bb small-bore flugelhorn · custom · current
A custom flugelhorn with a dark, smooth, richly layered tone and exceptional colour across the range.
| Type | flugelhorn |
|---|---|
| Key | Bb |
| Bore class | small |
| Bore size | .437″ |
| Valve type | Piston |
| Valves | 3 |
| Valve material | monel |
| Bell diameter | 6.00″ |
| Bell material | gold brass |
| Bell construction | one-piece hand-hammered |
| Leadpipe | standard |
| Finish | clear lacquer |
| Level | custom |
| Era | current |
Features: Custom Series. Medium-weight gold brass bell, brazed seam, soldered bead, gold brass first branch. Yellow brass leadpipe and receiver, large morse taper. Nickel outer slides with brass inners. 3rd valve slide trigger. 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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