{"product_id":"s-e-shires-u-s-a-tenor-trombone","title":"Shires U.S.A. Tenor Trombone Bell \u0026amp; Valve Section ONLY (Incomplete \/ Project) - Gold Brass","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePre-Owned Shires U.S.A. Tenor Trombone Bell \u0026amp; Valve Section ONLY (Incomplete \/ Project) - Gold Brass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have a highly unique \"project\" component in the shop today. This is an incomplete Shires U.S.A. tenor trombone bell and valve section, officially acquired from the United States Air Force surplus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis section features a beautiful gold brass bell and a traditional rotor valve with a custom wrap. Because it was part of a military band arsenal, it appears the horn was utilized for parts, leaving us with this fantastic, though incomplete, bell section. If you are a trombone customizer, a repair tech, or a player looking to build out a boutique setup at a fraction of the cost, this is an incredible foundation to start from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIMPORTANT: Please read carefully before purchasing. This trombone is INCOMPLETE. It does NOT include a handslide, and it does NOT include the main tuning slide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold Brass Bell:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the \"Shires U.S.A.\" stamped bell flare in gold brass. The higher copper content provides a deeply warm, lush, and broad tonal core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRotor Valve Section:\u003c\/b\u003e Equipped with a standard rotary valve and an open, flowing wrap designed for a balanced, unrestrictive low register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Shop Inspection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetics:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ePlayer's Condition.\u003c\/b\u003e This section shows honest wear consistent with military\/professional use, including standard lacquer wear, minor scratches, and signs of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/b\u003e The rotary valve moves freely, but this is being sold \u003cb\u003eAS-IS\u003c\/b\u003e as a project piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMissing Components:\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is for the bell and valve section ONLY. You will need to source your own handslide and main tuning slide to make this a functional instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e No case, mouthpiece, handslide, or tuning slide included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e S.E. Shires (Shires U.S.A.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComponent:\u003c\/b\u003e Bell \u0026amp; Valve Section ONLY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBell Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Gold Brass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eValve:\u003c\/b\u003e Rotary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Pre-Owned \/ Incomplete Project Component\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Fleming Music Commitment\u003c\/b\u003e Here at Fleming Musical Instruments \u0026amp; Repair, we pride ourselves on transparency. While this is an incomplete project piece, it has still been evaluated by our master technicians to ensure accurate representation. 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