S. E. Shires Company

S. E. Shires Company With over 25 years in business building world class brass instruments, S.E. Shires Company is an esta The S.E. These instruments extend the reach of the S.E.
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Shires company slogan, Quality without compromise, is more than simply a marketing tool. It is our heartfelt conviction and fundamental principle for both manufacture and design. When building handmade trumpets, trombones, and euphoniums, every step of the process is carefully crafted and designed so that Shires instruments offer evenness of response and sound in all registers and playing styles.

We hold parallel commitments to the highest standards of modern manufacturing, which make our instruments consistent and mechanically superior, and to the old-world craftsmanship that gives them the distinctively resonant voice appreciated by players the world over. Shires Custom Series and Artist Series lines of professional brass instruments is a product of generations of knowledge within the industry. Combining craftsmanship and innovation with consistency and quality, S.E. Shires has created the world-wide standard for high end brass instruments. Handcrafted in our Holliston, MA workshop, these instruments are tailored to fit your musical desires. The company’s Q Series line of instruments make high quality craftsmanship and ingenuity more accessible to all. Shires sound and quality to a broader audience at an outstanding value and provide musicians of all backgrounds an instrument to fit their need. From the college student starting their journey in the orchestral world to a seasoned pro looking to add a great horn to their collection, the S.E. Shires Q Series line is made for all musicians.

Today marks the beginning of the Rendalen Brass Seminar founded by Bente Illevold! Taking place in Norway, the Rendale...
08/21/2026

Today marks the beginning of the Rendalen Brass Seminar founded by Bente Illevold!

Taking place in Norway, the Rendalen Brass Seminar brings together international top-level artists and pedagogues, and combines teaching, ensemble playing and concerts. It is designed to grow into a recurring platform with long-term impact in the Scandinavian low brass community.

Bente plays a Custom Shires Euphonium and says,

My Shires Custom Euphonium truly combines the best of all worlds, blending exceptional clarity and response with vast expressive possibilities. It allows me to shape color, depth, and character freely, and its lyrical qualities make it possible for me to create a sound that feels deeply personal and uniquely my own.

That “just opened the case” feeling... 👀 👀 Nothing hits quite like a custom build! 📷️:
08/20/2026

That “just opened the case” feeling... 👀 👀 Nothing hits quite like a custom build!

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08/19/2026

Were you aware that Gracie Potter was once a Rising Artist prior to securing her role as the Principal Trombonist for the Detroit Symphony?
We are currently accepting applications for our Rising Artist Program, which is available for trombone, trumpet, tuba, euphonium, and French horn. The application deadline is September 15th, so make sure to apply today!

Now Booking Fall Showroom Appointments! 📅 ⁠Looking for your next S.E. Shires instrument? Our instrument consultations ar...
08/18/2026

Now Booking Fall Showroom Appointments! 📅 ⁠
Looking for your next S.E. Shires instrument? Our instrument consultations are designed to help you find the perfect fit.⁠
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During your appointment, you’ll:⁠
🎺 Explore a variety of parts and combinations⁠
🎶 Let sound and feel guide the process (often with surprising results!)⁠
✨ Compare everything against your current instrument for context and clarity⁠
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We encourage you to come with an open mind...sometimes the best match isn’t the one you'd expect! Bringing your current instrument (while not required) and warming up on something familiar helps us find the setup that works best for you.⁠
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Reserve yours today at seshires.com/schedule⁠
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Some euphoniums project. The Q40S envelops. With a larger 12-inch yellow brass bell and a broader taper, the Shires Q40S...
08/17/2026

Some euphoniums project. The Q40S envelops.

With a larger 12-inch yellow brass bell and a broader taper, the Shires Q40S delivers a warm, rich timbre that fills the room and wraps around every note. Open, free-blowing, and at home in any ensemble or solo setting, this is a sound that speaks for itself.

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Brass in hand, beer in the other. That’s called balance.
08/14/2026

Brass in hand, beer in the other. That’s called balance.

08/14/2026

Artist Gracie Potter, Principal Trombonist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, visited our showroom this week and sounded absolutely phenomenal!
Gracie just got back from a week of teaching in Spain as part of the Numskull Brass Festival and she is also an alumna of our first ever Rising Artist Class!
Applications for the 2026-2028 Rising Artist Class are now open, apply today!

The pressure is on...literally. ⁠A strong seam = a strong and resonant sound and our hand-brazed bell seams give every n...
08/13/2026

The pressure is on...literally. ⁠
A strong seam = a strong and resonant sound and our hand-brazed bell seams give every note their backbone.⁠
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Brass alloys are more than just metal...they shape the voice of every instrument. Each blend of copper and zinc (or silv...
08/12/2026

Brass alloys are more than just metal...they shape the voice of every instrument. Each blend of copper and zinc (or silver) brings out unique tonal colors and response:⁠
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🔔Yellow Brass (70/30): Clear, pure tone with consistent color across dynamics⁠
🔔 Deutsch Brass: A Shires custom alloy blend between yellow brass and gold brass that combines characteristics of yellow and gold brass for balanced and warm sound. ⁠
🔔 Gold Brass (85/15): Combines many of the characteristics of yellow and red brass for a very balanced and flexible sound⁠
🔔 Red Brass (90/10): Warm, rich resonance with complex overtones⁠
🔔 Sterling Silver: Brilliant clarity, dense core, and a powerful fundamental⁠
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Every alloy tells a different story... which one speaks to you?⁠
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Back to school season is here, and serious horn players deserve a serious horn. The Shires K20 is built for advancing pl...
08/10/2026

Back to school season is here, and serious horn players deserve a serious horn.

The Shires K20 is built for advancing players who are ready to grow into something exceptional. Warm, resonant, and inspiring to play, this is the horn that meets ambition head on!

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Address

260 Hopping Brook Road
Holliston, MA
01746

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15086346805

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