This pre-owned S.E. Shires Q11RS C trumpet was briefly played by one adult owner. It shows no major signs of wear or repair, strong valve compression, and approximately 99% of its original silver plating remaining. It has been ultrasonically cleaned and inspected by our repair shop.

The Q11RS combines an open bell taper with a reverse leadpipe for a broad, powerful sound and responsive feel. Its configuration balances projection with clarity and flexibility for orchestral, chamber, and solo playing.

• Series: Q Series
• Serial number: Q2262-DL
• Condition: Pre-owned
• Preparation: Ultrasonically cleaned and inspected
• Key: C
• Bore: .462 inch
• Bell: Q11, 4-13/16-inch, one-piece, hand-hammered yellow brass
• Bell taper: Open
• Bell bead: Round brass
• Leadpipe: Reverse configuration, heavyweight yellow brass with .348-inch venturi
• Tuning slide: QWR
• Pistons: Hand-lapped Monel
• Valve casings: Standard-weight, two-piece construction with nickel balusters
• Upper and lower valve caps: Nickel silver
• Finish: Silver plate
• Case included: Original Shires backpack-style case
• Mouthpiece included: 1.5C
• Other accessories included: Polishing cloth

Inspection and playing notes:

This specific model has very similar specs to the Yamaha Chicago Artist series trumpets, with a hidden reversed leadpipe, YS style bell, and two-piece valve casing with nickel upper balusters and outer slides. This produces a trumpet with a smooth and responsive feel, and excellent control and projection. It is one of the few models made with these premium features and hand-built craftmanship, normally seen at two to three times this price.

Compression test:

• Lubrication used: JM #1 (light) on pistons; JM #5 (light) on 1st and 3rd slides; JM #7 (heavy) on 2nd and main tuning slides.
• 1st: 1
• 2nd: 1.2
• 3rd: 1
• Leadpipe: 0
• Overall compression: 1

Contact us at sales@houghtonhorns.com for additional condition details or help comparing this instrument with other C trumpets.

WARNING: Brass instruments and their accessories can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm, and Nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to:

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