Premium Shires Sound for Advancing Trombonists
The Shires K Series STBK30 Tenor Trombone delivers the renowned tone, response, and craftsmanship that S.E. Shires instruments are known for. Designed for advancing players and serious performers, the K Series brings professional-level design and playability into a versatile large-bore trombone.
Featuring an 8.5″ hand-hammered yellow brass bell and open-wrap F-attachment, the STBK30 produces a resonant, projecting sound with excellent warmth and clarity, making it ideal for concert band, orchestra, jazz ensemble, and solo performance.
.547″ Large Bore — Delivers a full, orchestral sound with excellent projection and tonal depth.
8.5″ Two-Piece Hand-Hammered Yellow Brass Bell — Provides rich resonance, warmth, and strong projection.
Open-Wrap F-Attachment with Rotary Valve — Smooth airflow and even response through the valve register.
Nickel-Silver Wide Crook Handslide — Improves durability and slide response for precise articulation.
Standard-Weight Yellow Brass Construction — Balanced resistance with a centered tonal core.
Clear Lacquer Finish — Protects the instrument while maintaining classic visual appeal.
Includes Case, Laskey Mouthpiece & Maintenance Kit — Complete setup for performance and care.
The STBK30 K Series tenor trombone offers the rich color and dependable response that define the Shires playing experience. Its large-bore design and hand-hammered bell produce a warm, projecting sound with excellent clarity, while the open-wrap F-attachment ensures smooth airflow and comfortable response across all registers.
Low notes speak easily, the upper register maintains secure focus, and the responsive handslide keeps articulation clean and fluid — making the STBK30 a versatile instrument across orchestral, wind ensemble, jazz, and solo settings.
Advancing high school and collegiate trombonists
Players stepping into a professional-level large-bore trombone
Wind ensemble, orchestral, and jazz musicians
Trombonists seeking classic Shires tone and response
