S.E. Shires Q33 Small Bore Tenor Trombone Review
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- The S.E. Shires Q series trombones continue to be a big point of conversation in the trombone world. This collaboration between Shires and Eastman creates great-playing, well-built instruments at an approachable price and while we have reviewed the large bore tenors and bass before we haven't had a chance to spend time with the small bore Q33 until now! Take a listen and let us know what you think in the comments!
Find out more about the Q33 at www.seshires.c...
thanks for sharing,
Thanks for watching!
Great demo Keith. Is there a specific reason why Shires ships an 11C mouthpiece with the Q33? Thanks.
Hi Keith, thanks for your videos, could you please make a comparison between the Q33 and the MD+?
Fantastic horn
Hi another time! I have a problem with the valve of the centennial trombone, when I pulse it, make a strange note between the partials, it's not a external problem, I think it's internal. Before buying it, we know this problem but we thinked that with lubrication it's gonna be OK... The valve sound very nice and it's so comfortable, only that strange noise. You have the same problem with your centennial?
I would be curious to know more about the noise; is it mechanical in nature (scratching, rubbing, grinding, thumping, etc) or is there a disruption in the sound or response between the open side and F side when you are playing?
@@SchmittMusicTromboneShop Is a disruption, when I play F/ C, for example, the noise interrupt the partials, I went on my luthier and he open the valve and it's correct inside...Mybe is the model of the rotor free flow. Whathever this noise is not perceptible in the public,but you have the same problem? Mechanically the rotor is very silent, and fast response; but I say that its another noise between, it is similar like water inside, but we opened and it was normal... And I have to ask you, it's big the difference between the centennial and the Edwards Alessi model?
Esse trombone é fabricado em qual país ?
Hello! Would you have a test for Roy Benson BT-260
bass trombone? It is seems from the GEWA...
I am familiar with the Roy Benson line; unfortunately, we don't have access to these instruments nor are there any resources in our geographic region. If we have one come our way I will absolutely get a review for it!
@@SchmittMusicTromboneShop okay, thank you 😊
Sounds a lot like a Getzen 1050, but a tendency to get a little edgy. (?) The 1050 is another horn that Steve designed.
I haven’t had much experience with the 1050; Q33 had a bit more stability and clarity then most of the Getzen small bores I have played but there is a different depth of color in the sound of the Getzen 3508 IMHO...
Sounds great Keith! Thanks for the review. This is one of the horns I’m eager to try at ITF this year; I play a similar instrument from another manufacturer that straddles that Pro/Custom line, and it’ll be neat to see if the Q has as much flexibility.
Thank you so much for these videos. There’s so much content out there steering players in so many ways with so many options. It’s really nice to see a retailer just play and talk while acknowledging both limitations AND other available options.
Thanks for your kind words and please stop by our booth when you are at ITF!
Also, I’m curious what other Pro/Custom model you are referring to...
Would it be too out on the edge to ask for a qualitative contrast between the Q series and their peer group, maybe in this case the small bore Massachusetts made Shires tenor? Same question for the duet on the Q bass and tenor?
It's not a bad idea at all! The big trick right now is getting similar models of Shires Custom and Q series in at the same time; they have been moving enough that it seems like I have one or the other but not both...I will put this on my "to do" list for future videos!
What kind of low budget trombone do you recommend for high school jazz band? I just think I need something better than a student model bach 😂
And a lead mouthpiece as well :)
If you are looking for a budget small bore tenor I would highly recommend looking at used pro small bores; there tend to be a lot of them available, there are many vintage models from the 30's to the 70's and beyond that are highly regarded and they tend to be reasonably priced. For a classic small bore model such as a King 2B/3B, Conn 4H/6H, Conn 48H, Olds Recording/Super, the occasional Bach 16, etc. prices are typically $800-1200 for instruments in good shape. There are certain models that seem to fly a bit more under the radar, such as lesser known Conn models, older Yamahas, and others that can fall in the $600-800. As far as a lead mouthpiece goes it would depend a great deal on what you have been playing on and what trombone you are using. That being said, I have used a Bach 7C or equivalent size from other makers for my lead playing for many years and the 7C has become my standard gig mouthpiece for salsa/rock/pop/big band lead gigs; it gives just a bit more brightness and focus to the sound without losing the ability to blend in a section...
Schmitt Music Trombone Shop Thank you so much for the help! I had no idea where to start with it. But yeah I’ll definitely look into those models and the mouthpiece you recommended! I love your channel and all your videos!!!! Keep up the good work :) I wish I could actually visit your store haha
Nice.