Large Bore The S.E. Shires large bore tenor trombone was the first line of instruments Steve produced, and it quickly cemented his reputation as one of the world’s leading brass instrument designers. Players the world over have discovered that the Shires large bore tenor trombone is the ideal instrument for any orchestral setting, as well as being wonderfully resonant and responsive for solo and chamber music performance. A few of our most popular options are: 1G, 1Y, 1YM or 7YM bell, with a TB47 slide, for orchestral players who prefer an instrument that will maintain a solid, clear sound with strong fundamental throughout the entire dynamic range 2RVE or 2RVET7 bell, with a T47 or TW47G slide, for players who prefer an instrument rich in warm overtones that easily allows a wide range of tone color at all dynamics Straight .547 as well as dual bore .547-.562 slides are available. If you would like to try an S.E. Shires large bore 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.

“Before switching to a Shires I played a Bach 42 that I played since high school and had outgrown. I was interested in finding an instrument with the warmth, resonance and ease of play of a Conn 88H without losing any power and projection. A tall order—and most people’s dream horn! Through close scrutiny with Steve, I found this in a Shires trombone and continue to be happy with its seemingly limitless spectrum of possibilities in all walks of music.” - James Nova