Q Series Valve Comparison

[@dbfcrell8300]

I worked at Shires from the late 90's to 2007. I final'd most of the valve sections which consisted of painstakingly hand lapping the valves and slides in and making and adjusting the entire lever actuator assembly. Each one was a ton of work and I enjoyed doing it. Steve and Chuck were great and the place was totally deadly to be in, so you had to be careful. A lot of famous bone players visited from all over the world while I was there. All nice people. Cool job, but after hand pain became a daily thing, had to leave. Will always remember it tho.

[@T-Slider]

I can hear the difference! Until now I have thought it was only about the “blow” and how it felt to a player. I was wrong. Thanks.

[@laser170323]

Love the outfit, especially the boots.

[@michaelhilton4859]

Nicely done, especially on the Strauss. I have coached far too many trombonists who do not play the accents after the first rest, then give me a clueless look when I tell them the accented notes are repeating the opening clarinet solo.

[@justinmillertrombone]

Funny, the reasons you love the axial valve are the reasons I didn't choose it! I've got a dual-bore valve on my Shires, and I tested it against the axial when I was choosing parts. The axial was big, fat, and wide open down low, which sounded great, but it was so different sounding than the rest of the instrument that I couldn't get past it. It sounded and felt like a bass trombone, and that's not what I was looking for. The dual-bore, in my hands, was a much more compact tenor trombone sound for me in that register while not sacrificing ease of play in the higher registers.

[@jg2977]

I have the standard rotor on my tenor instead of the dual bore, but I feel the same way as you. When I tried the dual bore it was too compact for me, while the axial was a little too woofy and open for my taste. The standard rotor felt and sounded just right to me. I also found it more difficult and tiring to play in the high range with the axial. On my bass trombone I have Trubores, which seem to combine qualities of both rotors and axials.

[@arthurcramer4958]

You have an absolutely fabulous sound! WOW!!!!

[@chrismarbrey9678]

I thought you sounded great on both, but I could definitely tell a difference and personality. I liked the AF valve.

[@SpockMonroe]

I think the boots looked hotter when playing the axial. There was a smoother legato if there was less articulation in the step and very little back pressure. Otherwise, I learned a lot. Great tone! Had me feeling so inspired. Thank you.

[@brassedoff2437]

So quite a difference to the sound of these two instruments. The axial valve just sounds more like a straight horn without a valve presumably because there is less resistance. Very noticeable and much clearer tone too.

[@JazzIsKing]

Interesting. The sound of the two tbones was different open and activated. Darker in the axial and brighter and more commercial Sounding on the rotor valve horn. Thanks for the comparison.

[@Vexbsgg]

The difference of two valves is revealed quite much which is what I expected. I'm using shires bass trombone with double axial valve so I was curious about difference. Now I can explain clearly by her comparison. Thanks!

[@johnlieto6196]

Well done, great sound and enjoyed the sound and demo, love my Michael Davis Shires,

[@fredjoho7744]

I just ordered a second hand (unplayed) TBQ36GA and I'm so excited! Only played with rotor valves but trying the axial once was such a lovely sound

[@davidbucher4095]

The acoustics of the room probably accentuate the sound a bit too much for an objective evaluation.

[@Marcelino-c6r]

Absolutely forward!!

[@ibungjm]

💛💛💛💛💛

[@polwmkxa]

what are you playing?

[@kevinpredom4573]

Thanks im in t-bone heaven

[@dr.alaricshawncastleberry6789]

Wow! She makes that trombone sound awesome and those boots look good!

[@uni-byte]

Brad new Shires Horns! That means they'll have only "minimal" acid bleed. Oooo, wait. The Q series are assembled in China. Probably no issue with acid bleed on these then.

[@zerohero3520]

Wow, that girl can blow!

[@TheJunebug65]

Lovely horns, lovely lady!

[@goldenlightning_8974]

have you ever thought of possible changing the name of your account?

[@TheJunebug65]

@@goldenlightning_8974 you're right, just changed it

[@edwardmaqueos6792]

@@goldenlightning_8974 what was it?

[@goldenlightning_8974]

@@edwardmaqueos6792 i think bone man

[@R4MUSICxVx]

@@goldenlightning_8974 lol

[@CarlyWaarly]

oh, had not realised she was playing a trombone!

[@JL-bu8bz]

Which instrument She is playing? 😂😂