S.E. Shires TBQAlessi
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S.E. Shires TBQAlessi
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
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Re: S.E. Shires TBQAlessi
It's a solid trombone. Is it your trombone? Can't say. You'll have to try one.
Bruce Guttman
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Re: S.E. Shires TBQAlessi
Is your Shires Bravo holding you back in any way?
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Re: S.E. Shires TBQAlessi
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.
I tried one this past weekend, but it was not for me.
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Re: S.E. Shires TBQAlessi
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.
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78H (K series)
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88HN
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72H bell section (half moon)
35H alto (K series)
Boneyard custom .509 tenor
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Re: S.E. Shires TBQAlessi
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.
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.
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Re: S.E. Shires TBQAlessi
Is this a solid trombone? I prefer hollow ones, easier to hold up and much easier to blow!
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Re: S.E. Shires TBQAlessi
Wouldn't hurt to check tension on bell attachment fittings. Found some loose while looking at horns.
Dave
2020ish? Shires Q30GR with 2CL
1982 King 607F with 13CL
Yamaha 421G Bass with Christian Lindberg 2CL / Bach 1 1/2G
Bach Soloist with 13CL
1967 Olds Ambassador with 10CL
1957 Besson 10-10
Jean Baptiste EUPCOMS with Stork 4
2020ish? Shires Q30GR with 2CL
1982 King 607F with 13CL
Yamaha 421G Bass with Christian Lindberg 2CL / Bach 1 1/2G
Bach Soloist with 13CL
1967 Olds Ambassador with 10CL
1957 Besson 10-10
Jean Baptiste EUPCOMS with Stork 4
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Re: S.E. Shires TBQAlessi
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.