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.
SKU: STR401-S
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.
SKU: STR4F-S
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.
SKU: STR4S8-S
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.
SKU: STR502-S
Custom Series
The Model 5S transitions seamlessly from solo recitals to large orchestral performances. It's sound has added complexity and a steely shimmer.
SKU: STR5S-S
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.
SKU: STRQ11RS
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.
SKU: STRQ13S
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