Shires Q12GRS Professional Bb Trumpet in Silver Plate SN CRQ20424. Shires Q12GRS Bb Trumpet Overview. Shires Q12GRS is a professional Bb trumpet in the Q Series, built for players who want a refined Shires trumpet concept in a standardized professional configuration. The Q12GRS combines a gold brass bell, reverse leadpipe, Monel pistons, and silver plate, giving advancing and professional players a serious Bb trumpet for ensemble, commercial, and solo settings without moving into a fully custom build. Shires Q12GRS Bb Trumpet Specifications. Instrument Type: Professional Bb trumpet. Bore Size: 0.459 inch. Bell: 4.8125 inch one-piece lightweight gold brass bell with brazed seam and brass bead. Valve Cluster: Two-piece casing with Monel pistons. Shires deluxe backpack case with backpack and shoulder strap options. Accessories: Laskey mouthpiece, Ultra-Pure valve oil, Ultra-Pure tuning slide lube, polishing cloth. This floor model trumpet is in excellent playing order and has been professionally serviced, set up, and play-tested by The Mighty Quinn Brass and Winds. Shires deluxe backpack case, mouthpiece, Ultra-Pure maintenance accessories, and polishing cloth complete the package for the player. Who the Q12GRS Bb Trumpet Is For. The Q12GRS is suited to advancing students, serious ensemble players, educators, and professional players who want a responsive Bb trumpet with the color and flexibility associated with a gold brass bell. The reverse leadpipe gives the instrument an open playing feel, while the Q Series position in the Shires lineup makes it a strong choice for players who want professional design features in a consistent production model. Common Questions About the S. How does the Q12GRS fit within the S. The Q12GRS is part of the S. Shires Q Series, which offers professional trumpet designs in standardized configurations. It gives players access to Shires design priorities and professional components without requiring a custom-spec instrument. What does the gold brass bell contribute to the playing character? A gold brass bell is often chosen by players who want a slightly warmer and broader tonal color than a comparable yellow brass bell while still maintaining focus and projection for ensemble use. What does a reverse leadpipe change on a Bb trumpet? A reverse leadpipe reduces the step between the leadpipe and tuning slide, which many players value for a freer, more open response and flexible airflow through the instrument. We are proud to be an authorized S.
