Principal Trombone of the Orchestre de Pau-Pays de Béarn, Director of Trombon'Alpes

"The Twin Valve model offers numerous instrumental playing facilities, as well as a width of sound, a warm sound, and a very complete harmonic range. It's a real pleasure to play this trombone every time !"

Principal Trombone, Los Angeles Philharmonic (Ret.) / Clinician

Tenor: Ralph Sauer Signature Model
Alto : A7RLW / A85/95

“I have finally found an instrument that plays better than my old Elkhart 8H!”

Bass Trombonist at Berliner Philarmoniker, Professor at University of Arts Berlin (UDK BERLIN), International Soloist

Bass: BOL DF / Bass TruBore / BYC / B62/78

“I am happy to announce my collaboration with S. E. Shires. Excellent craftsmanship, easy response, and above all: a centered, powerful, speaking sound - the Shires trombone has it all. Thank you to the whole S. E. Shires team, I am really looking forward to our collaboration.”

Teatro Regio, Principal Trombone

Gomalan Brass Quintet

Conservatorio La Spezia, Trombone Professor

Tenor: 1YLWDF / Dual Bore Rotary / T25/47YC / TY

"This is the first time that I have a tool that allows me to always be at ease in the many different work situations in which I perform. Being able to play opera, symphonies, brass quintets and solos without without having to change any part of the instrument or adapt to the trombone is of inestimable value for me. Thank you very much for having granted my wish!"

Gachon University in South Korea, Professor

"The Shires Trombone is a profound and warm instrument that can fit in everwhere such as ensembles, solos, and orchestras with its charming and lovely sound."

Model: Tru-Bore Valve, 7Ym-bell, TB47-Slide.

Assistant Professor, West Texas A&M University / Principal Trombone, Amarillo Symphony Orchestra

"These instruments are so flexible that they seem to disappear in my hands. Whatever sound I want to create just appears in the room."

Alto - A7YLW - A85/95
Tenor - 7GYMT7 - Axial - TW47GYC

Assistant Professor of Trombone, Murray State University
Bass Trombone, Paducah Symphony Orchestra
Utility Trombone, Colorado MahlerFest Orchestra

Bass: George Curran Model / Gold Main Tuning Slide
Tenor: Rejano bell / Axial / Rejano tuning slide / TB47

“I love how my George Curran model bass trombone perfectly matches the sound concept I've had in my head for years! I feel like I've finally found a bass trombone that allows my voice to speak through it in the way that I've always wanted it to. It's an incredibly efficient horn, and it feels like the sound jumps out of the bell. I couldn't be happier with this instrument.”

Second Trombone, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra

7GLW Detachable Bell
TB47 Slide
TY Tuning Slide
Rotor Valve

"I've tried a lot of different trombone brands over my career, but it wasn't until settling on my new S.E Shires that I finally felt at home. The ease in which the instrument performs and the breadth of sound it creates, makes my job in the orchestra extremely enjoyable."

Trombonist at the Orchestra del Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
Trombone teacher of Conservatorio Boccherini di Lucca and Scuola di Musica di Fiesole

 Slide TW47LW, Axial-flow valve, TY, Bell 7GM

"I have known Shires instruments since 1999 when I bought my first instrument (TW47NLW slide, 2SS leadpipe, Bell 2RVET7, I was the fourth person in Italy). I went back to it after some time... The quality of the sound is unique: centered sound, compact and wide at the same time, but above all homogeneous and easy to blow."

Bass Trombone of Jalisco Philharmonic;
Professor of Trombone at Universidad de Guadalajara

BII7G/BAX/B62-78

“With this trombone, I feel like I can paint the air with sound. Its rich tones and dynamic range are truly inspiring.”

Recording Artist

Tenor: TBRS Ralph Sauer Model

Trombone, The Specials / Lead Trombone, The Heritage Orchestra 

"Simply, and by far and away, the best Trombones on the planet. Nothing else even comes close. Beautiful sound, impeccable workmanship, completely brilliant."

Medium Tenor - 1GMT7 - Gooseneck - TW25NLW
Tenor - 1GM - Axial Flow - TB47NLW
Tenor - 2RVE - Axial Flow - T47
Bass - BI 7YM, Axial Flow - B62/78

Trombone, Los Angeles Freelancer

2nd Trombone, Buffalo Philharmonic

"My Shires trombones are a real joy to play, and are masterpieces in sound and craftsmanship."

Tenor - TII 5YLW - Axial - TW47 Chicago Bell - Axial - TB47
Bass - BII 7YLW - Tru-bore - B62

Instructor of Low Brass at South Dakota State University

Custom Bass Trombone - B17GYLW Bell, Tru-Bore valve, B62 Slide, C tuning slide.
Large Bore Tenor - Q30A with a 1G bell
Small Bore Tenor - Marshall Gilkes Model

Shires trombones have proven to be one of the most versatile instruments on the market. Whether playing bass trombone, large bore tenor, or small bore tenor, each instrument allows me to blend effortlessly into any musical situation.

Professor of Trombone, Low Brass and Chamber Music at CSMA Conservatory in Zaragoza, Spain

QAlessi Tenor
QAlessi Alto

”I choose Shires because it is a very versatile instrument, with a very homogeneous sound in all registers and easily adapts to all styles of music”

Bass trombone, Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra

Professor of Trombone, Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music

Bass: TBBO-TRTBBO-TR

“It is a pleasure to have an art piece as an instrument. This bass trombone has an excellent core sound. It offers "THE PERFECT BALANCE" I've always looked for in an instrument.”

Principal Trombone- Northwest Indiana Symphony, New Philharmonic, Elmhurst Symphony, International Chamber Artists, Camerata di Chicago
Trombone- Chicago Philharmonic, Illinois Philharmonic

 Alto: A7YM/A85-95 TIS

Large bore: TII5VNY/TY/Dual Bore Valve/ TW47

Bass: BII7YMDF/B62/ Axials

"Shires trombones produce the sound I want with the ease of playing that I want."

Gentle Forest Jazz Band, Trombonist

Tenor: Colin Williams

Tenor: Vintage Elkhart

“Thanks to S.E. Shires Company. I finally found my own voice. It’s beautiful, powerful and versatile.”

Kenichi Tsunoda Big Band, Lead Trombone

Tenor: TBSBSC Shires Custom Small Bore

International Soloist, Educator and Entrepreneur. Member of Slide Japan. 

Tenor: Colin Williams Model and 7YLW Axial TW47

“Shires Trombone brings my inner voice to reality.”

Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra, Principal Trombone

Tenor: TBALESSI

Assistant Professor of Trombone - University of Colorado Boulder

Bass: Model TBGC, George Curran Model

Tenor: Model VNY, Vintage New York Model

Shires trombones are by far the most responsive and versatile trombones I have ever played. Immediate response and evenness of sound in all registers provide me with a first-class vehicle for musical expression. Whether performing in an orchestra, chamber ensemble, or big band, I have confidence that my Shires will play with ease in any setting.

Principal Trombone, Las Vegas Philharmonic

Trombonist, Celine Dion

Trombonist/Composer/Arranger, Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns

Associate Professor, Trombone / Jazz & Commercial Music, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Small Bore: TBSBSC

“My Shires is the most efficient horn that I have ever played on. Every bit of energy that I put into it comes straight out of the bell. And what a sound! The overtone series on this trombone is glorious!”

 Co-Principial Trombone of Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien

Tll5YLW/Axial flow/TW47/TG

I choose to play Shires because I like its adaptability. No matter the genre, the trombone always sounds and blends in beautifully and if I wanted to change the characteristics of the instrument it just takes a few seconds to change to the preferred parts.

Calmera Band, Trombonist

Tenor: TBMG Marshall Gilkes Model

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Utility Trombone, Hong Kong Philharmonic; The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Trombone Faculty

7YLW bell section, Tru-Bore valve

“My Shires trombone has given me the freedom to express my musical voice with ease and flexibility. It has the finest response and comfort of any trombone I have played.”