S.E. Shires Custom Trumpets

What people are saying about S. E. Shires Trumpets:

"What I look for in an instrument is one that allows me a complete range of musical expression. My Shires trumpet does just that, whether I am performing with our classical/jazz Inventions Trio, my jazz quartet, or soloing in front of larger ensembles. Over my long career, I have played many instruments, several I myself designed, but without a doubt, this is the best instrument I have ever played!"
-Marvin Stamm

“I truly love this horn and it loves me back and I feel that if I am willing to practice there is no limit to what I can accomplish on this trumpet."
-Doc Severinsen, Internationally known trumpet artist

“I think that what I'm experiencing with these instruments is something extraordinary -- in other words, I feel like screaming: These are the best damn trumpets I've ever played!!!”
- Rob Smith, Principal trumpet, The Florida Orchestra

" Shires trumpets are some of the best on the market. Both the Bb and C
trumpets play with an ease in the upper register without sacrificing
sound or intonation. These trumpets will add years to my career.
Playing is believing!"

-Bert Truax, former Second Trumpet, Dallas Symphony

"Over the past 40 years I've heard recordings of myself playing every U. S. made professional level trumpet and the sound of the Shires trumpet has more shades of color, dynamic expression and vibrant life and sparkle than any other trumpet on which I have played. Add the immediate response, excellent pitch and the best customer service I have ever experienced and the Shires C trumpet is an instrument I am confident enough to use on all those orchestral passages I used to play on the D, Eb or F trumpet."

John Schnell, Principal Trumpet, Portland (Maine) Symphony Orchestra.