Trombone Bells All S.E. Shires bells are handcrafted in our factory using traditional techniques. Custom bell model names usually begin with a prefix made up of letter indicating instrument type: A: alto trombone S: small-bore tenor trombone T: medium- or large-bore tenor trombone B: bass trombone Bell taper For tenor
All S.E. Shires bells are handcrafted in our factory using traditional techniques. Custom bell model names usually begin with a prefix made up of letter indicating instrument type:
For tenor and bass trombones, a roman numeral (I or II) may follow that letter; it specifies the shape of the bell taper. Because TI bells were the first that Steve made and have historically been the most common, that particular prefix is usually omitted:
Next, an arabic numeral describes the bell construction, and whether the bead wire is soldered (odd numbers) or unsoldered (even numbers):
After the construction, the bell material is indicated:
Other numbers and letters after the material signify a variety of options, and are sometimes combined. The most common include:
For orchestral tenors, the standard diameter at the end of the flare is 8.5 inches. 7.5, 7.75 and 8-inch bells are also available for tenor bells. For bass trombone bell flares, 9.5 inches is standard. 10- and 10.5-inch diameters are also available. Standard diameters (8.5 for tenor and 9.5 inches for bass) are not stamped; custom bell diameters are stamped at the end of the bell model name.
Certain custom bells, inspired by classic trombones of the past, are referred to by abbreviated model names that reflect their design lineage:
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