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!

We recently received this photo from our friend and Shires artist Daniele Morandini. Daniele (left), who is principal trombone of the Isreal Philharmonic is pictured with Shires artist Gabriele Malloggi (right) and Maetro Zubin Mehta of the Orchestra of Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.

Announcing the introduction of a new line of trumpets built entirely in our Massachusetts factory. Click here for more information.