Shires Q Series Model Q9S Bb/A Piccolo Trumpet (TRQ9S) - DEMO

Manufacturer: S.E. Shires Co.

Model: TRQ9S

Condition: Demo

Year: 2025

Key: Bb / A

Bore: .450"

Bell Size/Material: 4" Yellow brass

Finish: Silver

Case: Yes, Original case

Oil: Yamaha Light

This Shires Q Series Model Q9S Bb/A piccolo trumpet is in like-new condition, with no damage or wear (it is a store display model). It's lightweight and has a very comfortable blow, and we appreciate the offset ergonomic 4th valve. it's particularly suited to chamber music but versatile enough for other applications — an excellent choice for the serious student, or a pro looking for an extremely easy-playing picc. Comes with original case and trumpet shank leadpipes for Bb and A.

FROM SHIRES:

The Model Q9S piccolo trumpet produces a beautiful singing sound with marvelous projection and easy, centered response in all registers. Similarly to our Custom Series Piccolo Trumpet, this instrument is agile enough to perform the most delicate solo and chamber music, and offers power enough to project through the largest ensembles. Our piccolo bells are handcrafted using the same artisanal processes employed in the manufacturing of our larger bells, resulting in the same superior playing characteristics and richness of sound. The solid four-valve cluster with nickel-silver balusters adds stability and clarity to the playing feel of the instrument, while the unique, ergonomic placement of the fourth valve allows it to be played comfortably by either the right or the left hand. The instrument comes complete with two tunable leadpipe bits, allowing the player to perform in B or in A on trumpet-shank mouthpieces.

• Key : Bb/ A

• Bore: .450 inch

• Q9 Bell: 4 inch, one-piece, hand-hammered, yellow brass with traditionally brazed seam and soldered beadwire

• Leadpipe: B? trumpet shank, A trumpet shank

• Piston Material: hand-lapped Monel

• Valve Cluster: four-piston, two-piece casings, standard weight, with nickel-silver balusters

• Lower Valve Caps: nickel-silver

• Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires makers mark, model designation, and traditional floral pattern

• Finish: silver plate