Flugelhorns

From vintage-inspired designs to contemporary solo instruments, each Shires flugelhorn is crafted to deliver exceptional intonation, effortless response, and a tonal palette that adapts across musical settings. Whether drawing on classic flugelhorn traditions or exploring a darker, more flexible voice, Shires flugelhorns provide the immediacy and refinement players expect from a professional instrument.

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Solo Model
Solo Model

Custom Series

The Solo Model flugelhorn features a medium-weight gold brass bell and gold brass bell branch that produce a dark, smooth tone with remarkable flexibility and color. Nickel outer slides and brass inners add depth and refinement, while hand-lapped monel pistons provide dependable, expressive action. A fully custom instrument built for players who demand a voice as individual as their artistry.

SKU: SFGSOLO

Vintage Paris Model
Vintage Paris Model

Custom Series

The 8VP Vintage Paris flugelhorn draws inspiration from classic European flugelhorn tradition, featuring a lightweight yellow brass bell and all yellow brass slides for an open, free-blowing response with superior intonation. Hand-lapped monel pistons and an ergonomic third-slide trigger provide smooth, reliable action. Warm, resonant, and steeped in history, the Vintage Paris brings a timeless voice to the modern player.

SKU: SFG8VP

Model Q19
Model Q19

Q Series

The Q19 flugelhorn features a handspun yellow brass bell with a traditionally brazed seam that produces a warm, projecting tone with natural clarity and depth. A yellow brass leadpipe delivers open, responsive blowing, supported by hand-lapped monel pistons and an ergonomic third-slide trigger. Professional quality, expressive voice, and Shires craftsmanship throughout.

SKU: SFGQ19

Model K19
Model K19

K Series

The SFGK19 flugelhorn combines a warm tonal profile with the stability and responsiveness that define the Shires playing experience. Delivering a rich, enveloping sound with smooth transitions and excellent tonal depth across the range, the SFGK19 delivers expressive color, comfortable playability, and a refined flugelhorn voice suited for solos, jazz settings, and chamber work alike.

SKU: SFGK19

S.E. Shires trumpets are available with a variety of options for bells, leadpipes, and tuning slides. The models listed above feature our most popular combinations. For more information about customizing a trumpet and Custom Series pricing, please contact a trumpet specialist by phone at 508.634.6805, or email at info@seshires.com.

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