Is the Shires Q Series Bass Trombone Worth the Money?
I've been spending a lot of time lately playing the shires q series bass trombone, and honestly, it's been a bit of an eye-opener for what you can get at this price point. Usually, when you talk about "budget-friendly" professional gear, you're expecting to make some pretty heavy sacrifices. Maybe the valves feel a bit sluggish, or the bell doesn't have that rich resonance you'd get from a custom-built horn. But Shires seems to have found this weirdly perfect middle ground that doesn't actually feel like a compromise. ...