S.E. Shires Custom Series Bass Trombone Handslide (Special Order)

The slide tubing of S.E. Shires handslides is drawn in house, to precise tolerances. Our slides are then carefully assembled, aligned, and stress relieved to assure the smooth, trouble-free action that has become the hallmark of S.E. Shires trombones. Handslide models are specified by letters indicating instrument type (A = alto, T = tenor, B = bass) and crook width (no indication for standard, W = wide, B = bass crook), followed by bore size in inches (second two digits only), then tube material, weight, and crook material, if non standard. Single Bore Slides  Single bore slides have a clear sound and can be more articulate than dual bore. Examples include: T47: .547-inch (large) bore tenor handslide with tenor crook—centered sound and feel TW47: .547-inch (large) bore tenor handslide with wide crook—our most popular design, combines efficient feel and response with orchestral breadth of sound—very easy to adapt to any playing situation TB47: .547-inch (large) bore teno