This is a factory-new Shires Custom Series TG tuning slide, crafted at the S.E. Shires shop in Boston using gold brass drawn tubes. Designed for large bore tenor trombones, it is compatible with both F-attachment and straight-neckpipe setups within the Shires modular system. The gold brass alloy produces a slightly warmer tone and broader resonance than yellow brass, and this model pairs especially well with yellow brass bells to add warmth without sacrificing clarity.
This component is brand new, flawless, and ready to install — an ideal choice for players looking to fine-tune their setup with a premium Boston-made part.
✅ Available and ready for installation.
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About Shires Tuning Slide Options
Shires produces several tuning slide designs for large bore tenor trombones, giving players precise control over response and resonance. The main distinction is alloy: yellow brass for a brighter, more brilliant tone, or gold brass for a warmer, broader tonal character.
Additional design variants include:
Standard taper designs such as the TG (gold) or TY (yellow), offering a balanced feel and traditional resistance profile.
X taper slides, with a quicker transition in bore size, producing a slightly more open, flexible blow preferred by some players.
Seamed construction slides, a premium build with subtle differences in resonance, typically at a higher cost.
German-style tuning slides, featuring a distinctive shape and feel based on traditional German trombone design.
Each Shires tuning slide allows you to custom-tailor the response of your instrument to suit your personal sound goals.
How Gold Brass Compares to Yellow Brass
Gold brass has a slightly higher copper content than traditional yellow brass, resulting in a warmer, darker sound and less brilliance at the front of the note. Many players choose gold brass tuning slides to broaden tonal color and achieve a smoother, more rounded feel in large bore tenor trombones.
This TG gold brass tuning slide pairs especially well with yellow brass bells, adding warmth and depth without sacrificing clarity — or with gold brass bells for an even richer, broader tonal character.
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