S.E. Shires Q Series Alessi Large Bore Tenor Trombone
- Instrument Type:
- Large Bore Tenor
- Condition:
- New
- Bore Size:
- .547"
- Bell Size:
- 8 1/2"
- Brass Bell Alloy Filter:
- Yellow Brass
- Handslide Outer Tubes:
- Gold Brass
- Handslide Crook:
- Yellow Brass
- Valve Style:
- Standard
The Joseph Alessi Q Series Artist Model Tenor Trombone has been crafted with Mr. Alessi to offer an exceptional instrument at an affordable price. Similarly to the Custom Series model, this instrument features a revolutionary combination of materials and construction to produce the perfect balance of color, efficiency, and resonance. The QAlessi bell features an unsoldered, two-piece, light-weight yellow-brass bell which allows this instrument to easily project while maintaining a broad and warm sound. The newly designed Alessi Q Series rotary valve features a gold brass F-attachment slide to create depth and density of sound coupled with the clarity and stability of a rotary valve. A gold brass tuning slide similarly adds complexity and warmth to the sound of this instrument.
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QAlessi Bell: 8.5-inch, two-piece, lightweight yellow brass with unsoldered bead, and special annealing treatment
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QAlessi rotary F valve with gold-brass F-attachment slide and engraved valve cap
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QAlessi tuning slide: gold brass, drawn tubing
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QAlessi Handslide: .547-inch, standard-weight gold brass; yellow wide crook
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Three interchangeable yellow brass leadpipes
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Bell Engraving: S.E. Shires Joseph Alessi Model custom engraving
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Includes Q Series tenor trombone case, mouthpiece, and care kit
We find the Q Series Alessi to be a very efficient instrument with a huge sound and a very natural classical/orchestral response. It has a nice weight to it's response, is buttery-smooth in moving between partials and very easy-playing in the middle to upper registers. At soft dynamics it is dark without becoming muddy and at upper dynamics it gains a bit of brilliance but maintains a huge dark core and great stability. We found the lower, and especially trigger, registers need more care with airflow; if one dials back on the airspeed these registers speak easily but tend to back up and get edgy and unstable if the air is forced. Overall we find this to be a very natural-playing instrument with a wonderful orchestral sound, great response throughout the registers and beautifully nimble!
Returns Policy
You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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