Shires STRQ10RS Q Series Bb Trumpet – Silver Plated

Professional Shires Tone with Responsive Reverse Leadpipe Design

The Shires STRQ10RS Q Series Bb Trumpet delivers the renowned craftsmanship and performance that S.E. Shires instruments are known for. Built for advancing and professional trumpet players, this model features a reverse leadpipe design that improves response, airflow, and flexibility across all registers.

Part of the acclaimed Q Series lineup, the STRQ10RS offers a warm, singing tone with excellent projection and centered response, making it a versatile trumpet for orchestral, jazz, wind ensemble, and solo performance.

🌟 Key Features

• .459″ Medium-Large Bore — Balanced resistance for power, flexibility, and control.

• Q10 One-Piece Hand-Hammered Yellow Brass Bell (4 13/16″) — Provides warmth, focus, and excellent projection.

• QR Reverse Leadpipe (.345″ Venturi) — Improves airflow, response, and flexibility for expressive playing.

• QWR Tuning Slide — Enhances tonal stability and overall response.

• Hand-Lapped Monel Pistons — Durable valves with smooth, responsive action.

• Nickel-Silver Valve Caps & Balusters — Adds brilliance and clarity to the instrument’s tonal core.

• Silver-Plated Finish — Delivers a bright tone and professional visual appearance.

• Includes Case, Mouthpiece & Care Kit — Ready for rehearsal, practice, and performance.

🎶 Tone & Performance

The STRQ10RS is designed to produce a rich, singing sound with strong projection and centered response across all registers. The Q10 bell maintains warmth and focus even at higher dynamics while allowing a more delicate, refined sound at softer volumes.

The reverse leadpipe design improves efficiency and flexibility, making it easier to shape phrasing, control articulation, and execute technically demanding passages with confidence. This makes the trumpet an excellent all-around instrument for multiple musical settings.

👍 Ideal For

• Advancing high school and collegiate trumpet players

• Professional musicians needing a versatile Bb trumpet

• Orchestral, jazz, wind ensemble, and commercial performers

• Trumpet players looking for professional Shires craftsmanship at an accessible price point