The Ralph Sauer Artist Trombone was developed through a close collaboration between Ralph Sauer and the craftspeople of S. E. Shires. The resulting instrument is genuinely unique and includes several specific design elements not found on any other S.E. Shires trombone. The screw-bell collar enhances projection and allows use of a flat case that fits easily into overhead compartments on smaller aircraft. A new, smaller diameter, dual-bore rotary valve is fast and lightweight, and maintains the bore’s cross-sectional area through the valve. Its dual-bore slide (.525/ .547 inch) produces a large-bore sound with a medium-bore effort, while the available .547" single-bore slide lends a more open feel. For the standard .525/547-inch handslide, leadpipes are available for both large and small shank mouthpieces.

• RS Bell: 8.5 inch, one-piece construction, screw bell (removable flare), hand-hammered, in balanced lightweight red brass with traditionally brazed seam and soldered bead

• Dual-bore rotary valve

• TY Tuning Slide: yellow brass, drawn tubing

• T25-47 Handslide: .525/.547-inch dual bore, standard weight yellow brass, nickel-silver crook

• M-RS & MT-RS yellow-brass leadpipes for use with small (M) and large-shank (MT) mouthpieces

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

• Includes S.E. Shires detachable flare tenor trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit

Option ( Standard Model TBRS47):

• T47 Handslide: .547-inch bore, standard weight yellow brass, nickel-silver crook

Most new instruments and accessories over $25 are eligible for free shipping to the continental US.

Sheet music, tubas, and pre-owned instruments are excluded from free shipping.

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Most products have a 30-day return policy that starts on the day the customer receives the item (15 days for pre-owned instruments). The customer is responsible for the cost of initial and return shipping. There will be a $5 cleaning fee for returned mouthpieces and a $50 cleaning fee for returned instruments.

Some product categories are ineligible for return, which include special orders, sheet music, consumables such as lubricants or cleaning snakes, and personal items such as clothing or face masks.

For non-US customers, shipping, taxes, duties, and customs fees are non-refundable. In addition, if Houghton Horns is charged any taxes, custom fees, or duties for the return for any reason, these will be deducted from the refund as well.

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Any product labelled "Special Order" is a final sale, no refunds or exchanges. Likewise, any product that has been customized at the customer's request can no longer be returned.

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