4.7 (512) · $ 26.00 · In stock
Trombone Bells All S.E. Shires bells are handcrafted in our factory using traditional techniques. Custom bell model names usually begin with a prefix made up of letter indicating instrument type: A: alto trombone S: small-bore tenor trombone T: medium- or large-bore tenor trombone B: bass trombone Bell taper For tenor
All S.E. Shires bells are handcrafted in our factory using traditional techniques. Custom bell model names usually begin with a prefix made up of letter indicating instrument type:
For tenor and bass trombones, a roman numeral (I or II) may follow that letter; it specifies the shape of the bell taper. Because TI bells were the first that Steve made and have historically been the most common, that particular prefix is usually omitted:
Next, an arabic numeral describes the bell construction, and whether the bead wire is soldered (odd numbers) or unsoldered (even numbers):
After the construction, the bell material is indicated:
Other numbers and letters after the material signify a variety of options, and are sometimes combined. The most common include:
For orchestral tenors, the standard diameter at the end of the flare is 8.5 inches. 7.5, 7.75 and 8-inch bells are also available for tenor bells. For bass trombone bell flares, 9.5 inches is standard. 10- and 10.5-inch diameters are also available. Standard diameters (8.5 for tenor and 9.5 inches for bass) are not stamped; custom bell diameters are stamped at the end of the bell model name.
Certain custom bells, inspired by classic trombones of the past, are referred to by abbreviated model names that reflect their design lineage:
Here is an unmarked bass trombone bell with Shires hardware and fittings. Bell is 10 inches, 23 gauge red brass, and a screw bell. Unlacquered.,
Shires Fitting 10 Inch Red Brass Bass Trombone Bell 23 Gauge BELL ONLY
S.E. Shires Custom Bass Trombone Axial Independent
Holton Soloist HNSOL-200 Double French Horn, Used, 42% OFF
Shires Q36YR Bass Trombone
Alto/Bass Trombones For Sale
Shires Q Series Bass Trombone with Custom Blair Bollinger Bell
JP Rath Bass Trombone Demo by Dr. Chris White of Austin Custom
Build Your Own Shires Custom Series Tenor Trombone (Special, 43% OFF
Sample Shires Q Series Bass Trombone – The Brass and Woodwind Gurus