Alto Trombone

The newest member of the Shires trombone family is the Eb Alto Trombone, introduced in the spring of 2007. The standard model has a .485-.495 dual bore slide and a 7 inch bell available in a full range of options and alloys. The bell taper is designed for a true and flexible alto voice, with both focused clarity for the most delicate repertoire and enough breadth of sound for a large orchestra.

A unique feature of the Shires Alto Trombone is the tuning mechanism incorporated into the handslide. The fixed bell section maintains a continuous taper, which preserves familiar relationships between the partials. The tuning mechanism in the handslide is secure and easy to use, without adding a great deal of weight. Also, particular attention has been given to the length of the handslide, to allow full use of all seven positions.

If you would like to try an S.E. Shires alto trombone, please contact us or one of our dealers to make an appointment or place an order. We will be happy to help you make your selection.