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A First-rate Horn for Burgeoning Student Trumpet Players





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Designed specifically for students, the Model A student trumpet from S.E. Shires offers a premier playing experience for budding musicians. For optimum playability, the Model A incorporates a 0.459-inch bore, monel pistons, and 2-piece valve casings for spot-on pitch and clear attacks. Its yellow brass tubing flares out to a 4.81-inch bell for a sleek appearance and a brilliant, clear sound ? all in a lightweight, ergonomically sound configuration. Here at Sweetwater, we commend S.E. Shires’ commitment to musical excellence, which is strongly represented even in their student-level horns. When you equip your student with the Model A, you’re ensuring they get the beginner playability they need and the pro-quality construction they deserve.





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Beginner-friendly playability meets pro-level sound quality





Replete with student-friendly details, the Model A trumpet bridges the gap between beginner and intermediate-level playing. This is made possible by a combination of beginner and professional appointments. For example, the Model A is crafted with a light, balanced yellow brass construction, which encourages longer playing sessions by reducing exhaustion. Additionally, in order to give students a secure grip and increased control over their sound, the Model A is equipped with a first-valve slide thumb saddle and a third-valve slide finger hook. The result is a horn that will empower your student to play for longer periods, all while you get to take in the horn's gorgeous tone!





Response and resistance that feel just right





With a 0.347-inch leadpipe venturi and a 0.459-inch bore, the Model A meets the player's air with just the right amount of resistance for precise slotting and quick response. Its acoustic design is complemented by precision-engineered monel valves that supply smooth, quick action and excellent resistance to impact damage, moisture, and air leaks. Moreover, this horn's standard-weight 2-piece valve casing includes nickel-silver balusters for leak-free airflow and seamless transitions between notes.





S.E. Shires: quality without compromise





The S.E. Shires slogan, “Quality without compromise,” says it all: the company has a heartfelt conviction and fundamental drive to design and build top-level instruments. That’s why Sweetwater is proud to offer S.E. Shires handmade trumpets, trombones, and euphoniums to our customers. From the company’s value-packed Q Series to its top-of-the-line Custom Series and Artist Series lines, S.E. Shires commits to the highest standards of manufacturing and time-honored craftsmanship to bring you horns with a distinctive, resonant voice that’s appreciated by players across the globe.





S.E. Shires STRA10 Model A Student Bb Trumpet Features:


Bb trumpet geared toward students and beginners


0.459-inch bore promotes efficient airflow and consistent tone


Yellow brass tubing flares out to a sleek 4.81-inch bell


Monel valves yield smooth action and resistance to impact damage, moisture, and air leaks


Finger hook and 1st-valve slide thumb saddle provide an ergonomic grip and increase control


Standard-weight 2-piece valve casing includes nickel-silver balusters and valve caps for extra response and clarity


0.347-inch yellow brass leadpipe venturi yields precise slotting


Ships with a mouthpiece and a rugged hardshell case