S.E. Shires - Quality without compromise.

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New S. E. Shires Alto Trombone!

New Bell options!

Bass Trombonist riding across country for MS research - Please make a donation in support! Shires will match gifts from trombone players (indicate your participation in the message section of the online donation form).

New S. E. Shires Dealer in Charleston, S.C.

Shires Artists Tres Bone

CD Release and Website launch by Shires Artist Jim Nova

S. E. Shires Custom Brass Instruments

S. E. Shires Co. was founded in 1995 for the sole purpose of building custom trombones of unparalleled professional quality. Now recognized as a leader in trombone design, innovation and manufacture, we maintain our commitment to every player who chooses Shires, to build an instrument that not only feels and sounds exactly the way you want, but is mechanically perfect, built to last for many years and beautiful to look at as well.

Because you have distinct physical characteristics, a unique way of playing the instrument, and your own ideal sound, Shires trombones are designed as a highly flexible component system. All descriptions throughout the site are subjective and represent only the most general observations. The most important consideration is finding the combination that works best for you.

Please check back often. We will be adding more information and photos, and as we develop new products they will be announced here.

"First of all let me thank you for building a superb trombone. I bought my Shires tenor trombone two years ago, and I am still every day amazed at what a free-blowing instrument it is. The instrument produces every colour I want it to produce with a minimum of effort. The slide is very quick and the build quality of the entire instrument is magnificent, a work of art. I hope to enjoy it for many years to come...." - Bruno De Busschere

“All I can say is ’wow!’ What a horn! It sings! I could not be happier! What a sound. It is not possible to overblow and it blends great. I sold five trombones in order to get these two. I’ve been asked, ’Was it worth it?’ I say without hesitation, ’Yes it was. These are the best horns that I've been privileged to own.’” - Dean McCarty