S.E. Shires Joseph Alessi Q Series Professional Tenor Trombone (STBQALESSI) - Yellow Brass, Rotary Valve (Shop Setup)
For sale is a masterpiece of modern brass manufacturing: a factory-fresh, brand-new S.E. Shires STBQALESSI (Joseph Alessi Q Series) Professional Tenor Trombone. Designed in direct collaboration with Joseph Alessi, the legendary Principal Trombone of the New York Philharmonic, this instrument brings the exacting specifications of his custom artist model to the more accessible Q Series lineup.
We see these go to top-tier conservatory students, advancing symphonic players, and gigging professionals who demand a world-class, highly efficient instrument with a massive orchestral sound. Because this horn features an incredibly unique blend of lightweight yellow brass, gold brass components, and a specialized annealing process, you are getting an instrument that offers the perfect balance of immediate clarity, brilliant color, and deeply resonant warmth.
- QAlessi Bell: Features an 8.5-inch, two-piece, lightweight yellow brass bell with an unsoldered bead and a special annealing treatment. This allows the instrument to project effortlessly and bloom at loud dynamics while maintaining a broad, velvety core.
- QAlessi Rotary F Valve: This newly designed rotary valve features a gold brass F-attachment slide. It combines the crisp, stable clarity of a traditional rotor with the depth and dense tonal color provided by the gold brass tubing.
- QAlessi Handslide: The .547" standard-weight handslide is built with gold brass outer tubes and a wide yellow brass crook. This alloy combination achieves a perfect balance of consistency, clear articulations, and immense timbral flexibility.
- Interchangeable Leadpipes: Includes three interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes, allowing you to completely customize the resistance, slotting, and "feel" of the horn to perfectly match your mouthpiece and playing style.
- The Fleming Setup: Even brand-new, top-tier horns benefit from a master technician's touch. Our expert in-house staff has fully unboxed, bench-tested, and regulated this trombone to ensure the handslide is flawless and the specialized rotary valve holds perfect compression from day one.
Condition Report & Shop Prep
- Finish (Cosmetics): Brand New. The clear lacquer finish is factory-fresh and absolutely flawless. Features the beautiful custom S.E. Shires Joseph Alessi floral engraving.
- Body: Structurally Flawless.
- Mechanics: Brand New & Precision Adjusted. Straight from the factory, but fully bench-tested and regulated right here in our Houston repair shop.
- Accessories: Includes the premium S.E. Shires Q Series hard case, a Shires mouthpiece, and a factory care kit.
Specifications
- Brand: S.E. Shires Co.
- Model: STBQALESSI (Joseph Alessi Q Series Artist Model)
- Key: Bb/F
- Bore: .547" (Large Bore)
- Bell: 8.5-Inch, QAlessi Lightweight Yellow Brass (Unsoldered Bead)
- Valve: QAlessi Rotary F-Valve (with Gold Brass F-Attachment Tubing)
- Handslide: QAlessi .547" (Standard-Weight Gold Brass, Yellow Wide Crook)
- Condition: Brand New (Fully Shop Adjusted)
- Included: S.E. Shires Q Series Case, Mouthpiece, and Care Kit
Why Choose Fleming Music? Here at Fleming Instruments, our expert on-site instrument repair workshop guarantees that each instrument we sell is meticulously inspected and accurately represented before it reaches you. We take pride in offering a 1-year warranty and 2-week return policy on all instruments, giving you peace of mind with your investment. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, so please reach out to us at the shop via phone, email, or website contact: https://flemingrepair.com/pages/contact.
For the most competitive pricing, financing options, or to discuss a trade-in, please contact us directly!
As always, we invite you to stop by our Houston shop to try this instrument in person. Nothing compares to the experience of a horn in your own hands. Follow our accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for the latest updates, content, and promotions: https://linktr.ee/Fleming_Music. We are grateful for your support of our small business and look forward to helping you find your sound!
