C Trumpets
The sound you've been searching for
The team at S.E. Shires Co. has benefitted from a close relationship with some of the world’s leading orchestral players and soloists to develop its C trumpets. With a sound rivaling the most sought after vintage instruments, our C trumpets boast incredible consistency, intonation, and ease of playing. Available standard in .462-inch bore, we offer models that will excel in orchestral, chamber, and solo performance.
Custom Series
The Model 401 C Trumpet features a heavyweight bell that produces a big and powerful song with easy response. Combined with an open and centered lead pipe, it produces an ideal balance of clarity, depth, and projection.
Custom Series
The Model 4F blends complexity and warmth with brilliance and projection. This instrument features a squared bell bend, side seam, and French bead.
Custom Series
The Model 4S8 C Trumpet is an incredibly balanced trumpet, perfect for orchestral playing. This trumpet features our “4” bell with a steel bead wire to create a powerful, brilliant, and complex sound that is effective in any setting.
Custom Series
The Model 502 has become a favorite with soloists and orchestral players for it's nimble and agile qualities coupled with clear articulations and superior ease of playing.
Custom Series
The Model 5S transitions seamlessly from solo recitals to large orchestral performances. It's sound has added complexity and a steely shimmer.
Q Series
A fantastic orchestral C trumpet, the model Q11RS trumpet features our more open bell taper which produces a big, powerful sound with easy response.
Q Series
The Model Q13S trumpet features a centered bell taper helping it to produce a full, rich sound while maintaining incredible agility throughout all registers of the instrument. The Model Q13S trumpet is equally at home in orchestral, solo and chamber settings.
Looking for the perfect instrument, but not sure where to start? Schedule a time with one of our experts to see which models and components will be best suited for your unique playing style.
