The S.E. Shires Medium Gold Alto Trombone is a versatile instrument with the consistency, playability, and projection that has made S.E. Shires trombones the favorites of professionals the world over. The A1GMT8 bell combines stability with a malleable timbre and superior projection. The gold-brass construction of the bell is balanced by the A85/95N handslide, which adds quickness and immediacy to the attack and imparts brilliance to the sound.

• A1GMT8: 7-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered bell in medium weight gold brass with traditionally brazed seams and soldered bead, thinned toward the edge of the flare

• A85-95N Handslide: .485/.495-inch dual bore, standard-weight nickel silver, tuning-in-slide mechanism, nickel-silver crook

• Three interchangeable yellow-brass leadpipes

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

• Includes S.E. Shires alto trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit

Option (Rotary valve):

• S.E. Shires rotary valve in B♭ - please contact us for more information

With the addition of this upgrade, any S.E. Shires Custom Series Alto Trombone ordered can be outfitted with an S.E. Shires rotary Bb valve section. The advanced design of the S.E. Shires rotary valve features the sound characteristics of a traditional rotary valve combined with an unparalleled, even feel and open low register.

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

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Most products receive a 15-day return policy that starts on the day the customer receives their order. The customer is responsible for the cost of initial and return shipping, except in the case of new French horns, trumpets, and trombones, which will receive free return shipping from 48 US states. There will be a $5 cleaning fee for each returned mouthpiece.

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.

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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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