Bass Trombone, Count Basie Orchestra

Professor of Trombone, University of Memphis

Tenor: TBSCA

Bass Trombone: TBBSCA with BII 7YXLW DF Bell 

"I love the rich and vibrant sound I get from my Shires. The trombones are extremely versatile and beautifully crafted. Whether playing a recital, sitting in an orchestra and big band section or performing musical theatre productions, I know my Shires will help get the job done".

Principal Trombone, Red Deer Symphony Orchestra

Instructor of trombone, Mount Royal Conservatory

"My Shires trombone gives me the consistency of sound I need throughout the range of the instrument and the freedom to create the different sounds required for all repertoire."

The University of Southern Mississippi, Professor of Trombone

Tenor: 1G / Axial Flow / TB47 / TY

"I have been playing my S.E. Shires trombone since 1999. It has been my companion throughout my college years and into my professional life-and it is still as easy and fun to play now as it was nearly 20 years ago! Evenness of sound and a plethora of colors at my disposal continue to make this horn my primary vehicle for musical expression."

NYC Lower Brass player/educator

Bass: Sterling Silver Bell / B TruBore / B62LW

“I play Shires because the response is exceptional, and the tone is flexible enough to suit a variety of playing situations. It's simply the best horn I've ever played.”

Trombonist, U.S. Coast Guard Band

Tenor : 1GMT7 / Tru-bore / TW47G

Lead Trombone - Lady Gaga Jazz and Piano series

Leader - The Las Vegas Boneheads

Vice President - Jazz Outreach Initiative

Small Bore: TBSBSC

“I have never been much of a "horn switcher" but one evening on the Lady Gaga gig, a fellow S.E. Shires Artist brought in his new custom Shires tenor trombone and let me play it. It was "love at first breath". A spectacularly efficient horn!”

Associate Principal Trombone, Los Angeles Philharmonic
Professor of Trombone, University of California, Los Angeles
Faculty, Aspen Music School and Festival

Rejano Bell, Rejano Slide, Rejano Valve section, Alessi Slide

“This instrument is easy to play and feels even across the registers. It has a warm sound and can perform at high decibel level and retain it's core sound.”

Trombonist, The United States Air Force Band, Washington, DC

Tenor: 7YGLW bell / Rotary Valve / TYS / T47

"I love playing my Shires trombone. The quality of its design and craftsmanship allows me to focus on the music. Kudos to the whole S.E. Shires team for producing such a wonderful instrument."

Bass Trombone, Chicago Lyric Opera

Bass Trombone, Grant Park Music Festival

University of Texas at Arlington, Professor of Trombone

Dallas Opera, Principal Trombone

Dallas Winds, Second Trombone

Allen Philharmonic Orchestra, Second Trombone

Tenor: Colin Williams / Axial / TW47YC / TX

“My Shires trombone allows me to produce tone effortlessly, so that I can focus all of my attention on making music, and singing through the instrument.”

Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, Principal Trombone

Alto – TBALTGM
Tenor – Colin Williams Model

Trombonist, MCF Orchestra Tochigi, Educator

Professor of Trombone, George Mason University Bass Trombone, US Navy Band Commodores

Bass Trombone: 1Y / BII 1G / Bass Axial / B62-78

Bass Trombone: BII 1G / Bass TruBore / B62-78

”I have been performing on Shires Bass Trombones for 20+ years. I can be as versatile in my playing as I need to be. Whether I’m playing in a big band, an orchestra, or on a recital stage - I can play with confidence, knowing my Shires projects the very best of me.”

Trombonist and staff arranger, US Coast Guard Band

Jazz trombone instructor, University of Connecticut

Leader, New London Big Band

Tenor: TBMDP

“My Shires is so easy to play. High and low, soft and loud, delicate and aggressive, the horn responds and speaks with a beautiful, rich sound.”

Associate Professor of Trombone - Central Washington University
Principal Trombone - Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, Oregon East Symphony
Trombone Instructor - Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

Tenor: TBSCA

"I have never loved a trombone in quite the same way that I love this instrument. I have found astounding ease in both production of sound and response of articulation, which has allowed me the artistic freedom to get to the business of making music. From heavy orchestra programs and concerti performances, to solo recital programs . . . from chamber orchestra concerts to brass quintet tours, this instrument simply responds effortlessly to the demands of the jobs I am regularly asked to do."

Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra

Bass: TBGC George Curran

Trombone, Pittsburgh Symphony

Alto: TBALTSC DF 
Tenor: TII 5YVNY DF / Axial Flow / TB47L
Tenor: 7YLW 8" DF / T25NLW
Bass: TBBSCA DF / B62L Slide

“When I first tried Shires trombones, I was looking for warmth, color, resonance and ease of play as well as power and projection. I found this in a Shires trombone and decades later continue to be happy with its seemingly limitless spectrum of possibilities in all walks of music.”

Alabama Symphony Orchestra, Second Trombone

Tenor: 2YLWHBTDF / Dual Bore Valve / TW47 / TX / 2SS

“What I appreciated most about my fitting experience at the showroom was the patience and space Sam and the Shires team granted me to truly find the equipment that best represented my sound and voice. Their professionalism and hospitality are world-class, and I am ecstatic and so grateful to have found a horn that will help me execute my job as an orchestral player at the highest level.”

Bass Trombone, Staatskapelle Berlin, Staatsoper Berlin

Bass: TBBSCA with B62/78 Dual Bore Slide

“With my Shires bass trombone I found the instrument which gives me the best support to produce the colors of sound I am exactly searching for, whether playing in the opera pit, onstage at big concert halls or as soloist with piano! The best and most versatile trombone I have ever played. The connection with other instruments is magnificent!”

Professor of Trombone, Columbus State University

"I find the ease of tone production, resonance and purity of sound to be ideal. The instrument is great for me in solo settings, in the orchestra, the faculty brass quintet and all of my other performing outlets."

Tenor: TBSCA with Rotary Valve

Bass Trombone--National Symphony of Colombia

 Bass trombone: Blair Bollinger model "STBBODF"
Tenor trombone: Colin Williams model "STBCWDF"

“Shires gives me exactly what I look for as a musician — clarity, depth, and an instrument that breathes with me. Every performance becomes an extension of my own sound. Shires represents everything I believe in as a musician, craftsmanship, character, and the freedom to shape a sound that is truly my own.”

Bass Trombone of Samsun State Opera and Ballet Orchestra

Bass: George Curran Artist Model

”The George Curran Bass Trombone is like a bespoke suit tailored specifically for me. Its versatiiity, whether in solo, orchestral, or chamber music settings perfectly complements my playing style. I feel a seamless connection with the instrument during performances. I take pride and joy in using an S. E. Shires instrument in my professional career.”

Assistant Professor of Trombone, Boise State University Trombone, Mirari Brass Quintet

Tenor: TBSCA with Rotary Valve

"This horn gives me the ease, flexibility, and control to play comfortably in any setting."