THE NEW MARSHALL GILKES TROMBONE! S.E. Shires Marshall Gilkes Artist model review

Marshall Gilkes is one of the preeminent trombonists in the jazz world (and beyond) today; his command of the instrument and his work over the past decade plus has placed him in the top tier of players worldwide! We started hearing rumors about a collaboration with S.E. Shires a few months ago and were excited at that time, but actually being able to put hands on the finished product is a whole other experience entirely! The Marshall Gilkes Artist model trombone is, in our opinion, one of the most unique small bore tenors one the market, with a complex sound and incredible response; take a listen to our review and let us know what you think!
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Credit to Benjamin Harrison for the funk backing track- • Acid Jazz Funk Jam Tra...

[@kittendkat5100]

Forget about the horn for just a second, this dude playing it is badass!

[@shanedeuel9713]

Agreed! Keith is a monster player!

[@seshiresco]

This is why Schmitt Music and Keith Hilson are the best in the biz! AMAZING review!

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thank you for making such an awesome instrument!

[@johndowson7929]

Marshall Gilkes , amazing player, you yourself do the horn justice , keep playing

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@benjaminfraser2535]

This horn has such clean articulation for jazz, it’s astounding... I feel it sings when you play ballads, like lament... it brings such warmth and depth of sound... it’s a beautiful horn!!!

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Depth of sound is very accurate. There are lots of things this horn excels at.

[@possiblyrupert2844]

Amazing playing Keith!

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@boro977]

Omg Shires did it again! 💪👍

[@seshiresco]

Public announcement out tomorrow, you all heard it here first! :)

[@wezajamison-neto1905]

Amazing playing Keith, this was CRAZY GOOD!

[@douglasrichardson4953]

Love the sound of this horn and great respect for your own playing ability.

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for watching; this horn is a blast to play!

[@alanwitton5980]

Looks and sounds like a great horn! Beautifully played by Keith! As I said in another comment I've only ever played on Yamahas lol!

[@nitinj1234]

Sounds really nice. Beautiful horn

[@davidlimburg6229]

Great sound, beautiful playing.

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thank you very much!

[@TapLiHopHH]

could you do a comparison video ? Marshall Gilkes vs Michael Davis vs Michael Davis + Models? always the same songs on each model ?

[@videoenjoyer6251]

And with jump cuts between them

[@ronnocd]

Yes! Add the King 2B and Urbie Green Martin 4501. That would be a favorite video!

[@georgepiazza2521]

Keith, I’ve listening for years, this is my first comment and it’s about your playing; versatile, clean, outstanding musicianship. Over the years better and better. This Shires/Gilkes horn is amazing. You mentioned your 3b, I am also a 3b player and I have a question. I bought my horn in 1975, nickel plated and F attachment. The F was a mistake I finally had removed last year. Plays substantially better in all registers. We had to replace the upper/inner slide pipe so my technician recommended adding an interchangeable lead pipe. He replaced it with a similar lead pipe to the original. This 3b does not slot as well in high register as my 1950s 2b and is still a little stuffy in the mid to low registers. Can you recommend another lead pipe?

[@guitbone1]

Nice playing !

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thank you very much!

[@CarterCamporeale]

Keith I need your help, should I buy a vintage King 2B library from 1951 or the Gilks shires model. Thanks and awesome playing as always.

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

What types of settings are you playing in, do you have any particular sound or response qualities you are looking for, and what are you playing on right now for a small bore tenor (or other trombones?)

[@CarterCamporeale]

@@SchmittMusicTromboneShop It’s a jazz big band, I’m looking for a bright sound but with warmth and a openness that I can also project on. And right now I am using a Shires twin valve with Alessi bell

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

@CarterCamporeale I think both the 2B and the Gilkes could give you some of the sound profile you are looking for but I suspect that the Gilkes would feel more natural coming from your large bore setup (the Twin Valve is a personal favorite, BTW…)

[@CarterCamporeale]

@@SchmittMusicTromboneShop Thanks

[@bwade8786]

Nice horn and great chops

[@paulrodberg]

WoW

[@ronnocd]

Killer! I’m in love!!

[@bassclef251]

You sound great on that horn! What are those play-alongs you're using?

[@charlesfrishman231]

Great stuff, KH!

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@SilverKing3B]

Very nice playing.

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@coreywilcoxmusic]

Killin!

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for watching!

[@mrlocho]

Hi ,, I have a question, this horn includes all two lead pipes ? Or just one. ? ,, can you show the case ? Thanks

[@zeldemalevitz4996]

I dig this horn

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Us too!

[@pebblebeach8517]

Shires stands tall in the trombone world ....they do it right.

[@kenrup]

Sounds great. But I am of the opinion it's the user, not that tool that makes things happen.

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

You are certainly accurate there however it is certainly a nice tool as well.

[@daglowcruz1607]

Just could not put the horn down. Beautiful tone.

[@boro977]

07:32 I am pretty sure ring is from branze not from gold brass.

[@boro977]

BTW great review!

[@seshiresco]

Our rings are made of bronze! :)

[@SchmittMusicTromboneShop]

Thanks for the clarification!

[@kevinpredom4573]

This gay dosent need a excuss to play , he could rock any brass im sold

[@kittendkat5100]

*guy