“Collaborating with S.E. Shires on this new model has been an absolute joy. From the outset, they understood the priority was sound and playability. The Shires Vintage Elkhart Bass Trombone delivers both in abundance. I’m beyond excited with the result!” - Josh Cirtina
Frequently asked questions
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Your purchase includes your S.E. Shires Co. instrument, case, mouthpiece, polishing cloth, and cleaning kit.
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S.E. Shires Co. instruments come with a two year warranty from the date of purchase.
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TBBVE Vintage Elkhart
The TBBVE Vintage Elkhart Bass Trombone brings a masterful balance of rich, vintage sound and modern playability. This model is designed for musicians seeking the focused, warm tone reminiscent of classic American bass trombones, while delivering unmatched versatility and ease of performance across the entire range. The light-weight red brass bell with its unsoldered bead is modeled after the iconic Elkhart bells of the mid-20th century and produces a lush, warm sound with a wide palette of complex overtones. Paired with a narrow-width, yellow-brass hand slide, this trombone delivers the rich, focused core sound of vintage instruments while offering flexibility and consistency across the full register. This model seamlessly bridges the gap between the legendary bass trombones of the past and the high-performance demands of today’s musicians.
BI 2RVE Bell: 9.5 inch, two piece, hand-hammered “BI” taper in light weight red brass with traditionally brazed seam and unsoldered bead
Independent, S.E. Shires F/G♭ rotary valves
Tuning Slide: BYC—“C” taper, drawn yellow brass
BN62YC Handslide: .562-inch bore, narrow-width, standard weight yellow brass, yellow brass crook
B2.5 seamed leadpipe
Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark and traditional floral pattern
Includes S.E. Shires bass trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit
