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S.E. Shires TBAlessi Bb/F Tenor Trombone

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S.E. Shires TBAlessi Bb/F Tenor Trombone

S.E. Shires

TBAlessi Bb/F Tenor Trombone

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Product Info

Article Number: 508357
Brand: S.E. Shires
Model: TBAlessi Bb/F Tenor Trombone
Category: Tenor Trombones with F-Attachment
Price: $8,027.80

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This is a truly exceptional instrument, built for the serious trombonist who demands the very best. The Alessi model offers a remarkable blend of responsiveness, projection, and versatility thanks to the open wrap and thoughtfully designed components – perfect for soloists and section leaders wanting a refined and powerful sound.

Product Description

  • S.E. Shires TBAlessi Bb/F Tenor Trombone
  • Bb/F tenor trombone with quart valve
  • Joseph Alessi Artist Model
  • Open wrap construction
  • Two-piece hand-hammered lightweight brass cup 8.5"
  • Brass bell with non-soldered bell rim and special heat treatment (traditional soldered seams)
  • Bronze valve cover
  • 547" (13.89 mm) standard gold brass slide with wide yellow brass slide bend
  • Brass tuning slide with drawn tube and end caps
  • Clear lacquer finish
  • An exquisite combination that offers the ultimate versatility for any musician who wants to stand out from the rest
  • Included 3 interchangeable brass leadpipes
  • case
  • mouthpiece and care set
PROS
  • • Hand-hammered cup delivers exceptional responsiveness and tonal complexity
  • • Non-soldered bell rim promotes free vibration and enhanced projection
  • • Open wrap design provides effortless airflow and a powerful, resonant sound
  • • Interchangeable leadpipes offer versatility for diverse playing styles and mouthpiece preferences
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players
  • • The lightweight construction, while desirable, may feel less stable for some
  • • The open wrap design, while powerful, can be overly bright in certain acoustic spaces

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Key Features

Bore Size Medium-large, approximately .547 in
Bell Size 8.5 in
Material Gold brass slide, yellow brass slide bend, brass bell
Valve Type Quart valve
Finish Clear lacquer
Mouthpiece Included, likely a standard S.E. Shires model
Weight Approximately 5.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The non-soldered rim allows for more free vibration, resulting in a more open and resonant tone with enhanced projection, often perceived as ‘breathing’ more freely.
While a learning curve exists, the TBAlessi’s quart valve offers improved intonation and efficiency; dedicated practice will allow most players to adapt and appreciate the benefits.
The hand-hammering creates subtle irregularities in the brass surface, promoting complex overtones and a more nuanced, expressive tone—it’s less ‘perfect’ and more musical.

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