Custom Series

A revolutionary combination of materials and construction, this instrument embodies a perfect balance of color, efficiency, and resonance. This exquisite combination offers the ultimate versatility for any musician looking to be a cut above the rest.

Custom Series

With a two-piece, lightweight unsoldered bell and responsive yellow-brass handslide, this model represents an ideal realization of the heroic New York low brass sound.

Custom Series

With a striking one-of-a-kind design, our David Rejano Artist Model was crafted from an idea into a horn of the utmost beauty, elegance, and power.

Custom Series

The Ralph Sauer Artist Trombone features a detachable-flare bell that enhances projection and allows use of a flat case that fits easily into overhead compartments on smaller aircraft.

Custom Series

A versatile instrument with a clear, pure sound that combines the quick response and color of a one-piece bell with the centered feel and expansive tone of a two-piece bell.

Custom Series

Inspired by the classic New York and Mt. Vernon bells, this one-piece bell is constructed with the broader TII taper and features a large, rich, warm sound.  

Custom Series

Reminiscent of the classic Elkhart bells from the mid-20th century, this red-brass bell with unsoldered bead produces a rich, warm sound with complex overtones and a wide palette of colors at all dynamic levels. 

Custom Series

An instrument that captures the best qualities of the Chicago low brass sound, this trombone features incredible stability and produces a consistent timbre and even response throughout a wide spectrum of range and dynamics.

Q Series

“I’m very excited about the Alessi Q Series which we’ve tested. This instrument features unique parts that are not found anywhere else. It is a wonderful professional line instrument at an affordable price!”

-Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone, New York Philharmonic

Q Series

The Q30YR features a two-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass bell with our rotary valve, giving this trombone a clear, singing tone with excellent projection and clarity. This trombone is also compatible with the rest of the S.E. Shires Custom Series line.

Q Series

The Q30GR features a two-piece, hand-hammered gold brass bell with our rotary valve, giving this trombone a clear, singing tone with excellent projection and clarity. This trombone is also compatible with the rest of the S.E. Shires Custom Series line.

Q Series

The Q30YA features a two-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass bell with our axial-flow valve, giving this trombone a clear, singing tone with a more open and broad tone quality. This trombone is also compatible with the rest of the S.E. Shires Custom Series line.

Q Series

The Q30GA features a two-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass bell with our axial-flow valve, giving this trombone a clear, singing tone with a more open and broad tone quality. This trombone is also compatible with the rest of the S.E. Shires Custom Series line.

Bravo Series

Designed for the advancing student, the Bravo trombone opens new avenues of exploration for the player to improve upon technique and develop a unique sound. Carefully chosen appointments and features of this step-up instrument have been specifically tailored to fit the student who is ready to take his or her musicianship to the next level.