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Axial Shires

Early Shires Dependent Bass Trombone from early 1990's.  Valves by Steve Shires before he started S.E. Shires Company.  Has been overhauled and is a max level of playability.  Bell sections include one gold brass 9.5" and one yellow brass 9.5", has Osmun makers mark. Both bells play fantastic.  Valves are in very good condition and have been reconditioned and re-worked.  They play quiet and easily.  Handslide is a Bach 50 slide with removable leadpipe from around 1980. Is in very good condition and has been reconditioned.  This horn is from a retired European Pro Orchestra Player, well cared for, never damaged.  It is the type of instrument a serious player could win an audition with. No service required to improve playability. Case Not included.