{"product_id":"shires-contrabass-trombone-tbq38yr","title":"Shires Contrabass Trombone TBQ38YR","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe S.E. Shires STBQ38YR contrabass trombone delivers remarkable depth, clarity, and control in a responsive and balanced instrument. Featuring independent F\/D\/Bb\/Ab tuning and precision Rotax valves, the STBQ38YR offers an even, predictable response with effortless valve transitions across all registers. Its .590” bore and 10.5” detachable-flare yellow or gold brass bell produce a rich, resonant tone with focused projection and a vibrant core, while the detachable-flare design enhances both flexibility and portability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe European tuning system favors independent valve usage, allowing players to avoid extended positions and navigate technical passages with equal use of valve and slide technique. This configuration offers exceptional agility for modern repertoire and complex orchestral writing. Designed for large ensemble, orchestral, and solo performance, the STBQ38YR delivers the power expected of a contrabass trombone while retaining the balance, refinement, and mechanical excellence characteristic of S.E. Shires instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1772649324648_740\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eKey: F\/D\/Bb\/Ab, European Tuning \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e.590” Bore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRotax rotary valves \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e10.5\", two-piece, yellow brass detachable-flare bell with soldered beadClear lacquer finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eIncludes S.E. Shires case, mouthpiece, and care kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shires","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43362416820298,"sku":null,"price":6995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1741\/8569\/files\/Shires_Trombone_STBQ38YR_Beauty_FullHero_20251015.webp?v=1772649783","url":"https:\/\/brassgurus.com\/products\/shires-contrabass-trombone-tbq38yr","provider":"Park Avenue Music Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}