B♭Trumpets

S.E. Shires Co. began building trumpets several years ago at the personal request of Doc Severinsen. Still the horn that Doc loves most, our B♭trumpets have since also become a favorite among top players in all genres—from lead and commercial players to classical soloists, chamber musicians, and members of some of the world’s leading bands and orchestras. Our standard model B♭trumpets are available in .459-inch bore with options available in medium bore (.454), large bore (.462), and extra-large bore (.465) options.

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Doc Severinsen Destino III

Custom Series

The Destino III has developed through a close collaboration with Doc Severinsen over several years and works outstandingly for a wide variety of playing styles.

SKU: STRDOC-S

Model A

Custom Series

The Model A has become the most popular S.E. Shires B-flat trumpet. It produces a brilliant tone with easy response in all registers.

SKU: STRA-S

Model AZ

Custom Series

This unique variation on our popular Model A trumpet features a special, slightly squarer bell bend with a side seam and standard brass bead.

SKU: STRAZ-S

Model AF

Custom Series

This popular variation on the standard S.E. Shires Model A trumpet features a special, slightly squarer bell bend with a side seam and French bead.

SKU: STRAF-S

Model B

Custom Series

The Model B features a broad bell that produces an open, warm, round tone. Commercial, jazz, and classical players alike love the breadth and malleability of the Model B's sound.

SKU: STRB-S

Vintage Paris Model

Custom Series

The Model CVP (Vintage Paris) embodies the pre-war classic trumpet that inspired it. Excelling in jazz and commercial playing, it produces a wide variety of colors with a beautiful, dense core.

SKU: STRCVP-S

Vintage LA Model

Custom Series

The CVLA commercial model trumpets feature a wide variety of tone colors easily throughout the range of the instrument with superlative response and ease of attack.

SKU: STRCVLA-L

Model Q10S

Q Series

The Model Q10S trumpet produces a warm, singing sound with marvelous projection and easy, centered response in all registers. This trumpet makes a great choice as an all-around instrument for performance in a wide variety of musical settings.

SKU: STRQ10S

Model Q10RS

Q Series

A unique variation on the TRQ10S, the Model Q10RS trumpet features a reverse leadpipe to further facilitate response and cushion the blow.

SKU: STRQ10RS

Model Q12GRS

Q Series

The Q12GRS Bb trumpet features a lightweight gold brass bell that delivers a bright, focused tone with exceptional projection and clarity. Its reverse leadpipe provides precise slot definition and a lively, energetic feel, supported by fast-action monel pistons. The Q12GRS is ready to stand out in any musical setting.

SKU: STRQ12GRS

Model K10S

K Series

The K10 trumpet delivers a vibrant, centered tone with the clarity and projection expected from a Shires instrument. Its yellow brass, two-piece bell and .459” bore provide a flexible, comfortable feel, while Monel pistons ensure smooth, dependable action. Responsive and adaptable, the K10 offers an elevated playing experience for musicians refining their sound.

SKU: STRK10S

Bravo Model

Bravo Series

Designed for the advancing student, the Bravo trumpet opens new avenues of exploration for the player to improve upon technique and develop a unique sound. Carefully chosen appointments and features of this step-up instrument have been specifically tailored to fit the student who is ready to take his or her musicianship to the next level.

SKU: STRBRVO

Model A10

A Series

The STRA10 B♭ trumpet delivers a vibrant sound and impressive durability, ideal for musicians of all levels. Carefully chosen features including a .459-inch bore, handspun yellow brass bell and gold brass leadpipe have been tailored to provide a premium playing experience sought after by students and educators alike.

SKU: STRA10

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