S.E. Shires TBQAlessi

[TrombonePlayer2213]

Is this a solid trombone? I've been hearing some say its a good trombone and some saying its weird to play. Since I' considering getting this one over the TBQ30YR

[BGuttman]

It's a solid trombone. Is it your trombone? Can't say. You'll have to try one.

[JeffBone44]

Is your Shires Bravo holding you back in any way?

[schuedoc]

Agree with Bruce. Is it YOUR trombone? Try to locate one to try.

I tried one this past weekend, but it was not for me.

[Thrawn22]

The Alessi Q's are good, but the 30YR's are very consistent in build and blow. If you have the opportunity to try a few Alessi's then great. If you're buying blind then go 30YR.

[mark10450]

I wasn't a fan of the QBQAlessi. The 2 I played had a vibration in them at certain partials, assuming it was a QC issue since the shop sent both back to Shires but never officially heard. I also didn't see anything fancy enough about the TBQAlessi model to make me want to spend that much more money on a horn just because it has Alessi's signature etched into the bell.
I did try a TBQ30YR and a TBQ30YA which both played fantastically. I do recommend at the very least getting your hands on the horn and playing it, actually sit down and play through several pieces, don't just blow a few notes through it and take it home. I set in the practice room for about an hour with the horn I eventually ended up with before walking out and handing the guy my card.

[modelerdc]

Is this a solid trombone? I prefer hollow ones, easier to hold up and much easier to blow!

[walldaja]

Wouldn't hurt to check tension on bell attachment fittings. Found some loose while looking at horns.

[mark10450]

Wouldn't hurt to check tension on bell attachment fittings. Found some loose while looking at horns.

100%. Any horn that has a removable bell section that's the first thing I check before playtesting it, just to be certain. I've found some screw bells to be troublesome too if they're extremely dry.