S.E. Shires Artist Model Trombones

Over the years, Steve Shires has had the privilege of working with some of the world’s top brass players to design instruments. Our Artist Models allow you to purchase these same custom configurations for yourself.

Michael Davis+ Artist Model Small Bore Tenor Trombone

The Michael Davis+ trombone was developed through a close collaboration between virtuoso Michael Davis and the craftsmen of S. E. Shires to answer the call for something a little bigger than the original Michael Davis trombone. The resulting instrument shares many specific design elements with the original, which are not found on other S.E. Shires Custom Series trombones. An instrument of exceptional versatility, the Michael Davis + combines warmth and roundness of sound with superb core and sizzle, making it the ideal trombone for any performance situation.

The lightweight nickel-silver handslide construction offers clean, precise articulations. The custom 7.75-inch, yellow-brass bell retains a clear, pure sound with strong fundamental, and keeps a very consistent tone color and overtone structure throughout the range of dynamics. This is combined with the ease of playing and projection for which S.E. Shires instruments are famed. Responsive and nimble, the Michael Davis + model trombone is at home in any jazz or commercial setting.

Specs & Features

MD+ Bell:7.75-inch, two-piece, hand-hammered MD custom taper in lightweight yellow brass with traditionally brazed seams and soldered bead

SY1.5Tuning Slide: drawn yellow brass

T08MD Handslide: .508-inch, lightweight nickel silver, MD cork barrels and narrow right-hand slide brace, yellow-brass crook

MD+1.5Leadpipe in yellow brass

Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires Michael Davis model custom engraving

Includes S.E. Shires tenor trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit

S.E. Shires trombones are available with a variety of options for bells, leadpipes, and tuning slides. The models listed above feature our most popular combinations. For more information about customizing a trombone and Custom Series pricing, please contact us by phone at +65 8688 2388, or email at [email protected].

S.E. Shires Artist Model Trombones

Over the years, Steve Shires has had the privilege of working with some of the world’s top brass players to design instruments. Our Artist Models allow you to purchase these same custom configurations for yourself.

Michael Davis Artist Model Small Bore Tenor Trombone

The (original) Michael Davis trombone was developed through a close collaboration between virtuoso Michael Davis and the craftsmen of S.E. Shires. The resulting instrument is genuinely unique and includes several specific design elements not found on other S.E. Shires Custom Series trombones. Top professional players from around the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo and London, have described the Michael Davis Trombone as the finest small-bore tenor trombone that they have ever played.

The lightweight nickel-silver handslide construction offers clean, precise articulations. The custom 7.5-inch, yellow-brass bell retains a clear, pure sound with strong fundamental, and keeps a very consistent tone color and overtone structure throughout the range of dynamics. This is combined with the ease of playing and projection for which S.E. Shires instruments are famed. Responsive and nimble, the Michael Davis model trombone is at home in any jazz or commercial setting.

Specs & Features

MD Bell: 7.5inch two-piece, hand-hammered MD custom taper in lightweight yellow brass with traditionally brazed seams and soldered bead

SY1.5Tuning Slide: drawn yellow brass

T95MD Handslide: .495-inch, lightweight nickel silver, MD cork barrels and narrow right-hand slide brace, yellow-brass crook

MD1.5Leadpipe in yellow brass

Bell engraving: S.E. Shires Michael Davis model custom engraving

Includes S.E. Shires tenor trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit

S.E. Shires trombones are available with a variety of options for bells, leadpipes, and tuning slides. The models listed above feature our most popular combinations. For more information about customizing a trombone and Custom Series pricing, please contact us by phone at +65 8588 2388, or email at [email protected].