Associate Principal Trombone - Utah Symphony

Tenor - TBCH Chicago Model

“I love the easy, warm, rich sound this horn can produce as well as the vast array of other colors available.”

Professor Classic Departement - Trombone - Conservatory of Music of state San Pietro a Majella of Naples ITALY

TBALESSI

“I am completely in love with my Shires. It has incredible intonation and an extraordinary sound, with excellent versatility.”

Freelance Trombonist and Educator, Washington, DC
Director, Robinson Trombone Choir

Tenor: 1G / Axial Flow / TW47G

“I have loved playing my Shires trombone for years. It consistently helps me achieve the sound and character that I want in a variety of performance settings including orchestras, brass ensembles, big bands, solo performances, and more. It is a finely crafted instrument that is versatile and dependable.”

Principal Trombone Opera Philadelphia

Philadelphia Brass

Adjunct Professor of Trombone and Euphonium - The College of New Jersey

“I’ve been playing Shires trombones since 1999 and have never considered changing. The beauty of tone and response in all registers and volume levels is unparalleled. They are a joy to play.”

Principal Trombonist, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

“My Shires trombone allows me to bring to life the depth of sound I hear within, as well as the full palette of colors I see with ease and efficiency. The craftsmanship is also exquisite, which makes playing this horn a dream.”

Minnesota Orchestra, Bass Trombone Fellow

Bass: TBBSCA

“I truly love playing my Shires bass trombone. The level of ease and comfort I feel when I pick up the horn is unmatched. This trombone allows me to really capture the sound I hear in my head. It is easily the best instrument I've ever played!”

Small Bore: TBMG Marshall Gilkes Artist Model

Tenor: TBVNY Vintage New York Model

“The team at S.E. Shires has developed the finest trombone that I’ve ever played! This horn has incredible response and the special “ring” that I’ve been searching for in a small horn. No matter what setting or venue I’m playing in I can feel the instrument’s presence from my side of the bell. I’m extremely proud to have my name on this horn created with such incredible craftsmanship.”

Northern Illinois University

Tenor: 1Y / Dual bore rotor / T47

“The Shires trombone is the ideal horn for me to make the sound in my mind a reality in any setting.”

University of Rhode Island, Director of Jazz Studies and Assistant Professor of Music and Jazz Trombone

Tenor: 8YLW 8” / T25LW

“I've been playing Shires since 2006. The level of customization combined with high quality materials means I get a sound that can't be matched on any other horn.”

Mariinsky Theater Brass Ensemble

Tenor - 7YGLW - Tru-bore - B62NLW

Bern Symphony Orchestra, Bass Trombone / Formerly Zurich Opera, Bass Trombone

Bass - BII 2YM, Axial Flow Valves, B62 Single Bore Slide

"My Shires trombone sounds the best in the places where I work with the orchestra, whether it be the pit for opera, or onstage for a symphony concert, it just has the right sound that works with the other instruments.”

Professeur au CCR de Clermont-Ferrand
Inventor of the Pyrotrombone

Ralph Sauer Model with Twin Valve

“When I arrived in the United States, I was determined to try an Edwards trombone, as it was the brand played by Joseph Alessi back then. However, I was very disappointed with the experience. My friends encouraged me to try a Shires trombone instead, and it was a revelation. As a student, I couldn’t afford one right away, but I saved diligently throughout my first year of teaching at the CRR of Clermont-Ferrand to purchase one.”

Bass Trombonist- Mainstream Band, Houston Freelancer

Bass - BIICF/ Dependent Tru-bore / Nickel Tuning Slide / B62/78 

"The quality and craftsmanship of my horn is unparalleled. I have searched for a setup that is versatile in all genres and this horn fits the bill. Every note in every register is responsive and vibrant at any dynamic level. This horn is a real treat to play!!"

Jazz/Commercial Musician in Sydney, Australia

Small Bore: Marshall Gilkes TBMG
Large Bore: 7YLW, Tru-bore, TW47/TW25LW
Bass: Q36YR

"Shires instruments allow me to perfectly tailor my setup for every situation I go into, while maintaining a consistent feel across all my instruments. It gives me confidence to walk into vastly different situation with the right setup for the job."

Trombone Soloist and Educator, Yale University

Associate Professor of Trombone, Missouri State University

Bass: Shires Custom Bass Trombone Model TBBSCA

“I love playing on my Shires bass trombone because of its versatility. As a freelancer, it is the perfect instrument for adapting to a variety of musical settings: orchestras, bands, jazz, musicals, and recitals. It provides the perfect balance between consistency and adaptability.”

Principal Trombone, Grand Rapids Symphony.

“Shires trombones have a depth of sound and color, along with a consistency of sound across all registers that allows me to create a sound that I love every time I pick up the horn. It is a wonderful instrument and it’s a joy to play it every day.”

Tenor: 7GM A4 / TruBore / TB47