Is getting a S.E. This is a special instrument made by Edwards for bass trombonist Gerry Pagano. Wow!!!! Well packed. Edwards offers numerous small and large bore tenor trombone configurations that will meet the needs of the most discerning musicians. Thanks so much! Check with Doug first. I'm in love, looks so damn pretty and plays even better. Both were there. Shires Q36GA Bass Trombone Demo Sale Price, King 2BPL Legend Series .500 Bore Like New, King 3BPLS Sterling Silver .525 Medium Bore Mint, S.E. Each instrument on our website is here at the shop unless marked out of stock. I think it doesn't really matter. Important to remember is, there are no "self playing" trombones. I really like the tone of her horn, but I feel most of that somes from the individual playing the horn. The Joseph Alessi Artist Model tenor trombone is the result of experimenting further than we ever have before. looking forward to taking it to my first gig. by BGuttman Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:54 pm, Post For anyone looking to buy or sell a horn, Doug at The Brass Exchange should be your first stop. Edwards Trombones . Shires Q36GA Bass Trombone Demo Sale Price, King 2BPL Legend Series .500 Bore Like New, King 3BPLS Sterling Silver .525 Medium Bore Mint, S.E. Schools, Colleges, and Conservatories, Repairs, Modifications, and Maintenance, https://www.dropbox.com/s/cgf14aae0qnxn M.png?dl=0, Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. I know which side my bread is buttered on, and rest assured I will seek your out for further trombone needs, Don Good. My private tutor, Dr. Lee from Morehead State, She is an Edwards clinicians. You might find that getting everything aligned properly might make it substantially better. S.E. Schedule Now Contact Sign Up Careers Media Gallery Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions 260 Hopping Brook Road, Holliston, MA, 01746, United States 508-634-6805 info@seshires.com The slide is perfect. After 23 years in the U.S. Navy Band, I barely played the trombone for the next 10 years. The Brass Exchange has one of the best selections of top-notch used trombones in the web. Shires Custom Series line. Its very hard to say. Thank you for your awesome quartet CD! ". The Edwards brand was launched nearly 30 years ago. Doug, love the horn, and LOVE the case. Everything perfect. Similarly, I stated that even a 10 year old top line instrument in bad condition is a bad investment. Edwards and Shires make all their valves themselves, no point in buying them from Switzerland. by Mikebmiller Mon Dec 24, 2018 9:21 am, Post by norbie2018 Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:35 pm, Post I am very glad that I did! I'm going to be going to Dillon Music this summer to get a new trombone, and looking at their website I was wondering if Shires trombones are worth the $4400 they cost. I have played several Shires horns and feel they are very nice too. The Brass Exchange isyour trusted resource where you can buy, sell & trade used trombones and other brass instruments. There is no better resource for a trombone, whether new or lovingly used. We stock S.E. (Bach 42B 1970's) It plays wonderfully and sounds great. The harmonic pillar system really has an impact on the way the horn plays but don't judge the impact until you've got at least a couple of hundred hours into the horn. thank you for that, and your record too. Thank you for your awesome quartet CD! Add to this a unique talent for matching buyers and sellers and you understand the business model of The Brass Exchange. Doug vets each horn and honestly describes each one as he is himself an exceptional player. Also, while the Shire's my friends play are OK, almost all of them either have chronic problems with their horn, or just don't like their horn. by tombone21 Fri Jun 11, 2021 9:58 am, Post The Inventory of instruments that you see listed on this page are all in stock and available for immediate sale unless otherwise noted. Doug spent quite a bit of time with me discussing what my playing goals are, giving me great advice, and helping me pick out a vintage trombone that would suit my needs. Schedule a time with one of our experts to see which models and components will be best suited for your unique playing style. He raved about the Edwards horns that were on display. In addition to Dougs honesty and attention is his extensive knowledge and experience concerning trombones and other brass instruments. Shires is the only custom manufacturer that makes three different valve types in-house: The rotor valve, the axial-flow valve, and the Tru-bore valve. Shires Custom Series line. I can't wait to get back to school and play in our jazz bands with it. I lost touch with him afterwards. I personally went into my undergrad on a fully custom shires and now, 3 years in, I'm ready for a near full new setup. by Bach5G Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:13 pm, Post haven't been able to put it down since it came! If your Q is in good shape, you might get $1,500 or more for it. Thanks again. Note to international Buyers: We do ship worldwide and are happy to assist you. After nearly 30 years as an Edwards artist, Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic, has developed a new trombone with the Shires team. Really neat and completely exciting! I have a long long time until a graduate. Tenor-trombone . by LeTromboniste Thu Apr 18, 2019 2:56 pm, Post Dr. Davidson's Trombone, Mute, and Cleaning Supplies Recommendations by Specialk3700 Thu Apr 18, 2019 3:44 pm, Post Shires Custom Series line. I am very very happy Doug. Thank you for your knowledge, and willingness to share it. We looked long and hard for a vintage horn and you understated how great it is, Bach 12, absolutely love it, customer for Life. Made by Adams (7 resultaten) Adams Tenor Trombones; Sonic Trombone ; TB1 Open Flow; TB1-AF Axial Flow; TB1-H Hagmann ; TBA1 Alt Trombone; TBA2 Alt Trombone; Online shop (12 van 619 resultaten) Are you going to the Eastern Trombone Workshop in March? The slide is fantastic. by whitbey Sun Jun 20, 2021 5:52 am, Post The Brass Exchange is your trusted resource where you can buy, sell & trade used trombones and other brass instruments. In the Southeast, Sheridan Brass is a big Shires dealer. Somewhere on Trombone Chat, I read about Doug Bert and Brass Exchange and decided to contact him. Prices listed on our website are for customers in the United States and Canada only. by norbie2018 Sat Jan 05, 2019 7:00 pm, Post A different bell, leadpipe, or slide could have made it sound much better. I honestly cannot recall how many of my students have benefited from the fact that there is a world class trombone emporium right in the middle of St. Louis. by BGuttman Sat Jan 05, 2019 7:23 pm, Post If this is your first trombone with an F attachment, don't spend a ton. Thanks so much! Trombones . Its exactly what i was looking for. The unsoldered, two-piece, light-weight yellow-brass bell allows the Alessi model to . by castrubone Sun Dec 23, 2018 7:15 am, Post $810.00 Bach 50B20 Dependent Super Mint 20 Year Old Barely Played. The communication was very fast between Doug and I and the descriptions were extremely accurate. Personally, I like the Edwards better. There are string instruments much older then that still being used today. Super hip. If you have wondered what is the value of my used trombone and you have a trombone for sale we can help. Were ready to help you place an order, schedule an appointment, or just talk shop! Edwards Instrument Co. Check with Doug first. Thanks again for all of your help and I really enjoyed just talking with you. Great horn! The Brass Exchange @ 2022 All Rights Reserved, Source for Trombones, Other Brass Instruments, Cases & Accessories, Source for Trombones, Cases & Music Accessories, Source for Brass Instruments and accessories, Protec Tenor Trombone LIBERTY Practice Mute, Humes & Berg Symphonic Straight Model 126A Precious Metal Stone Lined, Cronkhite Canyon Sunrise Small-Medium Tenor, Cronkhite Tenor Trombone Medium Size Badlands Leather, Cronkhite Trombone Gig Bag TSG Small Bore, Yamaha Silent Brass Mute Euphonium Pre-owned, Marco Magi NN-TRK Series Small Tenor Case, Yamaha YBL-322 Bass Trombone Satin Finish, S.E. Shires draws its own slide tubes to precise tolerances, assembling them without tension, and aligning them carefully to assure smooth, trouble-free action that is second to none. by TromboneConcerto Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:44 am, Post Customer service is top-notch. First offwhat a great circumstance! Trombone Support Bar - S Brace for Bach/Shires etc. Shires Trombones S.E. You never explained why you'd be careful recommending one. Who we work with, the way we treat our customers, we represent our instruments honestly. And they were importing Thayer valves, so the only thing they were doing in-house was the bell, tuning slide, and valve tubing. I think the bell is pretty light weight which helps make it responsive with a pleasing Conn sound. I know which side my bread is buttered on, and rest assured I will seek your out for further trombone needs, Don Good. Shires Trombones and Schilke Greenhoe Trombones. 67 posts . Youll save a lot of money and get a horn that will work very well for most of what youre going to do. For one reason, they have options available that Shires doesn't normally do that I found worked best for me (specifically the dual-radius tuning slide, and their nickel playing slide, which they claimed is different than Shires). Always a great time going to St Louis. Press J to jump to the feed. by fatherttam Tue Feb 28, 2023 9:09 pm. thanks doug for giving me an honestly superior, Hello Doug, The check arrived today for my father in law's two trombones. To visit our shop in St. Louis, MO please telephone or email for an appointment. The Brass Exchange isyour trusted resource where you can buy, sell & trade used trombones and other brass instruments. by Burgerbob Sat Dec 22, 2018 7:46 pm, Post Learn More Our Trombone Story The Edwards brand was launched nearly 30 years ago. by Bach5G Sat Jan 05, 2019 9:24 pm, Post Doug's drive to especially help younger players is fueled by his own children who them selves are amazing young artists. You wont be disappointed. The valve components are tested thoroughly for accurate tolerances and perfect action at every stage of manufacture. Have questions? We can help you upgrade or to simply add another great instrument to your line-up. Components that may work well in one combination or for one player or situation may be poorly suited to others. by Bach42t Thu Jun 10, 2021 6:29 pm, Post Hindsight for me is the Edwards people have been more wonderful then their horns. You have a very good instrument already that can last you through college without any problem. Customer service is top-notch. He has sold five of my trombones and I have purchased two from him so far.. Doug is smart, honest and great fun to talk to on the phone. I look forward to making some more purchases from the Brass Exchange. We also stock trombone cases from Marco Magi, Cronkhite, Torpedo, and other small accessories, mutes, stands, and lubricants. I am very very happy Doug. Thank you for your knowledge, and willingness to share it. Doug is a true professional in his approach to selling horns. Getzen 725 or King 607? The Brass Exchange has one of the best selections of top-notch used trombones in the web. Inspired by the classic New York and Mt. And when you look at the MSRP for current Bach Stradivarius trombones, you will see prices over $5,000, which is in the same price range as Shires, Edwards and Rath. by blast Sat Jan 05, 2019 2:02 am, Post Post is the highly consistent quality of the products. It is a pleasure doing business with you! Anyway! All things trombones! . We can help you upgrade or to simply add another great instrument to your line-up. Doug took three of my horns, made them look better-than-new, and turned them into a custom alto trombone, a bell, and stunning new cases for my tenor and bass trombones. Doug's drive to especially help younger players is fueled by his own children who them selves are amazing young artists. thank you for that, and your record too. Start learning the art and science of how we do that. I just wanted to say hello and let you know the Conn 71H arrived today and I'm delighted with it. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Fully in agreement with all saying to hold off on getting a horn. by Keven Thu Jun 10, 2021 4:27 pm, Post If you are insistent on going up there to get the horn, you could very potentially find that you only need to swap out a small component and they can bring the rest of it into alignment for you as well. The Q30GR features a two-piece, hand-hammered gold brass bell with our rotary valve, giving this trombone a clear, singing tone with excellent projection and clarity. It is not only visually stunning, but such a joy to play. by LeTromboniste Sun Dec 23, 2018 5:53 pm, Post Over the last several years Doug Bert and the Brass Exchange have provided an indispensable service to my teaching studio. by Bach5G Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:16 pm, Post I could not be happier with my experience at the Brass Exchange. I feel like people beat up on these posts without unpacking them first. Schedule a time with one of our experts to see which models and components will be best suited for your unique playing style. by Schlitz Mon Dec 24, 2018 4:39 pm, Post Doing business with The Brass-Exchange was quick and easy! by Bach5G Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:12 pm, Post All Edwards bass trombones can be configured to achieve an ideal sound in orchestral, wind band, jazz or commercial settings. I have already played the horn for some hours. I am really pleased with my choice. Shires trombones, new and pre-owned and are happy to custom fit you with the optimal instrument. So I played the edwards, the tone wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but the shires. Contact by phone, email, or chat. The BB2001 fits Edwards, Getzen, and most Shires trombones. When I reached out to Doug and talked to him, I knew I had found the right man for the job. Good quality, many different options, innovations coming from them. Edwards Instrument Co. Great horn! Shires trombone displays incredible depth, complexity and charactergiving the player an unrivalled sonic palette with which to work.Because your physical characteristics and way of playing are as unique as your ideal sound, S.E. This handcrafted approach to instrument construction also ensures that the sound of every S.E. by norbie2018 Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:39 pm, Post by Matt K Sun Dec 23, 2018 9:22 am, Post In addition, you may choose from . What a shame; that might have been interesting.. Schools, Colleges, and Conservatories, Repairs, Modifications, and Maintenance, Trombone icons created by Freepik - Flaticon. Everything perfect. When Edwards was just starting out, they were only making bell sections that could bolt up to a Bach slide. I fell in love with it 'naked' and after a year and half finally started to toy with the pillars and am amazed at the different responses that can be dialed in. When I decided I was ready to resume playing, I realized how much I had forgotten. Thanks again for all of your help and I really enjoyed just talking with you. Bullet Brace | Edwards Instruments Home Trombones Bullet Brace Bullet Brace We now offer two versions of the Bullet Brace in order to accommodate more trombone models. I just wanted to thank you so much for the King 2B!! If anything it was. After asking it several times it's not worth it. But it really depends on condition. by Bach5G Thu Jun 10, 2021 4:53 pm, Post Shires B2SS Bass Sterling Silver Leadpipe. by BGuttman Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:00 pm, Post What do you plan on doing in the future? . My playing has changed, and the Edwards people have been very helpful as I change and improve. We handle the entire buying or selling experience from the beginning to the end. Thanks for the copy! It would be worth having it checked out, especially if you are so close to them. Carefully chosen appointments and features of this step-up instrument have been specifically tailored to fit the student who is ready to take his or her musicianship to the next level. TBALESSI Joseph Alessi Artist Model As you understand, we are both very pleased with our purchases. I wasn't trying to out rule out the two brands, if that crosses anyones minds. What makes Doug stand apart from everyone else is his obvious personal integrity and the individual attention he gives to each and every customer. Music Man Trombone - Martin Indiana. Doug and I played duets for about an hour while I tinkered with lead pipes. haven't been able to put it down since it came! I think all they did was put different parts on it. Were ready to help you place an order, schedule an appointment, or just talk shop! I was at All-State convention this past weekend and music dealers had horns to try out on, anyways. I look forward to making some more purchases from the Brass Exchange. As a doctoral student and full-time music teacher, my time is at a premium and trying to sell the instruments myself was not an option. Thank you so much. November 1, 2011. I window shop his website regularly. Shires Custom TBSCTrombone Outfit w/Axial Flow Valve. Artist Models Trombone Options S.E. Thank you very much for you service in selling these instruments. by tombone21 Thu Jun 10, 2021 11:01 pm, Post Shires Custom tenor trombone is a versatile instrument with a clear, pure sound and the consistency, playability, and projection that has made S.E. by Matt K Sat Dec 22, 2018 8:49 pm, Post You made the whole experience enjoyable and made me feel like I`d known you for years. What's your playing level? Designed for the advancing student, the Bravo trombone opens new avenues of exploration for the player to improve upon technique and develop a unique sound. "Trombones cant hit pedal C" Well, here I am. And when you look at the MSRP for current Bach Stradivarius trombones, you will see prices over $5,000, which is in the same price range as Shires, Edwards and Rath. Customers in other countries should visit our dealer page or call us at (800) 562-6838 to get the product pricing for your country. Looking for the perfect instrument, but not sure where to start? Engineering student with a trombone problem. We hope that your experience here is positive. Vernon bells, this one-piece bell is constructed with the broader TII taper and features a large, rich, warm sound. Other accessories like cases, gig bags, mutes, metronomes, tuners, mouthpieces, instrument stands, and lubricants can be found under the Shop tab. I had a custom fitting at Edwards (Haven't bought the horn yet, but when I get a new horn, it'll be an Edwards), and have played a few of my friends Shires at college. Jemmie Robertson and our trombone artists continue to amaze us with their talent and musicality. by JonTheCadet Sun Dec 23, 2018 9:35 am, Post Thank you so much for spending the time to talk to me and make me feel comfortable with everything. I've never played on a shires nor a edwards. It is exactly as described. Shires designs trombones as a highly flexible component system. Shires 2RVE Vintage Elkhart Bell New Stock, Jerome Callet .500 Bore Hand Crafted Super Rare Mint. Thanks, Doug, for caring about me as a musician and trombonist and for making this experience as straightforward and smooth as possible. It is not only visually stunning, but such a joy to play. Elkhorn, WI 53121-2017, (800) 562-6838 As a doctoral student and full-time music teacher, my time is at a premium and trying to sell the instruments myself was not an option. Doug and I played duets for about an hour while I tinkered with lead pipes. 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