WE'VE BEEN WAITING! S.E. Shires Alessi Custom Tenor Trombone Review

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Since the announcement last fall of Joseph Alessi's move to S.E. Shires I have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to try his new models. While I have been able to put hands on the TBQALESSI Q series tenor (check out my review at • S.E. Shires Alessi mod... ) I haven't had the chance to play his custom model; that is until now! After the first playthough this is definitely an instrument worth waiting for; it has a unique combination of weight and color to the sound, a perfect classical attack and the evenness of response Shires trombones are known, not to mention a gorgeous upper register and wonderfully full and responsive lower register. Check out the full video to hear this trombone in action and feel free to leave your thoughts and questions in the comments!
Find out more about this trombone at www.seshires.com/tbalessi

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23 июл 2020

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@raymondfallon7429 4 года назад

That should be your orchestral instrument. Never heard you sound this good.

@jazzbariman 4 года назад

I think you need to get one for yourself. I would be hard pressed to find another video on here where you sounded better than with this model trombone. Your sound is great, your articulations were superb, and your intonation was fantastic. I have to wonder if some of your articulation complaints were more mouthpiece related than instrument. Have you tried this trombone with a different mouthpiece? Any way, you sounded great on this trombone. The excerpts were beautiful and were the highlight of this video. Great video. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole performance. Thank you.

@cmw12 2 года назад

Same. He sounds great on this instrument!

@michaelhilton4859 4 года назад

The horn seems to have great response, and the sound doesn't crack at dynamic extremes. It cannot be just the horn, but it sounds like it's easier to play than most of the other horns you have reviewed in the past.

@noahclayton4437 2 года назад

I actually tried one out the other day because I was thinking of getting one, and had my Yamaha Xeno to compare. It felt very easy and open, with much less resistance when playing. It handled extremes very well, without letting pedals sound muddy. Had a very warm, dark tone to it, but can be bright when needed. Great option, highly recommend

@alankramer8734 3 года назад

Joe Alessi, get on here and give this a thumbs up. He has done a great service promoting your horn. This video clinched it for me.

@SchmittMusicTromboneShop 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind comment; I’m glad you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed getting to play it! As an aside we do have an Alessi custom in the shop that just arrived a few weeks ago...😉

@iittssccuurrllyy8083 4 года назад

Thanks for the great content as always!

@halfshim 4 года назад

I’ve never seen you more excited than this video! How does this compare to the Q Series? Does this have similar characteristics? Is there really a signifcant difference? etc.

@tboorer Год назад

Such informative, honest and fantastic reviews. Fine playing too. Bravo.

@Ffhjle 4 года назад

Keith, you always sound great, but this horn is made for you! Wow! Fantastic sound!!!

@SchmittMusicTromboneShop 4 года назад

Thank you for watching! It was a blast to play and I can't wait to get our next one in!

@robertmarsh3588 4 года назад

Have just built / bought a couple of Shires but this really makes me think. I've heard you on lots of trombones - have never heard you sound better.

@seansolberg2907 4 года назад

I agree with everyone here, you and that horn are a great fit. Cool review, always good to hear you play!

@SchmittMusicTromboneShop 4 года назад

Thanks Sean! I hope you and yours are well! I don’t know if you caught it in my intro but this particular instrument is actually heading your direction, to a good customer of mine in the Saitama Prefecture. Stay safe and let’s chat soon!

@kylehuntley149 4 года назад

You should make a video noting the similarities and differences between student model trombones and professional model trombones. I think you would have a great answer for this.

@stevesellers3170 4 года назад

I've been watching your videos. You are an excellent player. I'm just starting out at 61. Just learning to play scales and thats hard enough. Dying to take lessons but don't want to do on line lessons. I feel you should be in the room with the teacher. I will keep plugging away at it. Hopefully will be able to play something in the near future. Right now I sound like a wounded duck going to different registers. You make it look so easy. I know its all in the embouchere. Takes times. Anyway I enjoy your videos.

@ultroscentauri509 4 года назад

Never stop playing. You wont regret it, Steve

@salt4858 4 года назад

One thing that helped me a lot was to focus on air, I fully recommend a book called the Breathing Gym. Extremely important to sound development.

@stephaniecurry45 4 года назад

He’s alright. I’m not a huge fan of his articulation sound

@ARCODEMUSIC 4 года назад

It’s an awesome sounding instrument. It sounds majestic and rich.

@SchmittMusicTromboneShop 4 года назад

I kind of miss having it in the shop already! We have another on order but it might be a while before we see it...

@salvatorequaratino2602 4 года назад

I remember trying his Q-series and artist model at a trombone event back in February. As I went down the line of shires models, those 2 (especially the artist model) are pretty special! Sound beautiful on it by the way! :)

@SchmittMusicTromboneShop 4 года назад

I’m glad you have had the chance to try both of these horns; I think they’re worth trying! Thanks for watching!

@Markinsky 3 года назад

Beautiful high register playing!

@SchmittMusicTromboneShop 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@alanwitton5980 2 года назад

Looks and sounds like a great horn! I've only ever played on Yamahas though and standard medium bore without the F attachment

@vicdupuis1871 4 года назад

I really appreciate this review. I would appreciate your comments regarding how the custom model and the Q series model compare, given the price difference between the two. Also, I'm curious about how the instrument would sound if one used the .525/547 slide with it, as compared to the straight .547 slide. Thanks again

@DLudwg42 3 года назад

Keith, I agree with others that on this instrument you sounded as good as I've heard you play on your videos. A step above the Shires Alessi Model Q Series to be sure. (I expect the price reflects that.) Kudos! Great playing. I also wonder how you would find the articulations and general sound / response with a different mouthpiece. I've never been a huge fan of the Bach 5G. Too "middle of the road?" Perhaps try mating the Shires Alessi Custom with a Griego 5M or CS5? Or a Schilke 51 or D5.1?

@Masami-Diet 3 года назад

A clerk at a musical instrument store, a good man.I want this instrument.

@SchmittMusicTromboneShop 3 года назад

I want this trombone as well; it is pretty amazing!

@CA-jd3bn Год назад

This is the best you have ever played in my opinion. Did the horn make all the difference?

@MightyRavenoO Год назад

Beautiful sound, well played! Which models would you recommend (at 12:30) ?

@okaymarcel9273 2 года назад

I'm looking at a pro horn upgrade for orchestra work later. I'm wanting to try one of these before I decide.

@SchmittMusicTromboneShop 2 года назад

We may be able to help with that! We offer in-home instrument trials in the continental US (and have an Alessi custom in stock right now.). Feel free to email us at tromboneshop@schmittmusic.com if you would like more info…

@salt4858 4 года назад

“Heavier in stem, lighter in flare” maybe so that the horn isn’t as front heavy as the T396 is?

@stanislavgolovinov171 4 года назад

Dear Author, review the S.E.Shires trombone model by Colin Williams if possible. Thank you.

@robertmarsh3588 4 года назад

Hi Eric, do you know how much this model will retail for and when its going to be more generally available from?

@stanislavgolovinov171 4 года назад

Great video.Dear Author, review the S.E.Shires trombone model by Colin Williams if possible. Thank you.

@SchmittMusicTromboneShop 4 года назад

Thanks for the suggestion! The next time I am able to put hands on the Colin Williams model I will absolutely grab a video with it!

@salt4858 4 года назад

How does this compare to the old T396?

@cristodelgado3104 11 месяцев назад

Which one weighs more, the Edwards alessi or the Shires custom alessi?

@musicofnote1 2 месяца назад

Just listened to your new video covering the Yamaha 8820GD. While this sounds great, the Yamaha sounds different and frankly, its sound is better suited to the orchestral excerpts you played, than this Shires. There's almost too much "shine" on the sound with this Shires - maybe a bit better with a gold-brass bell???

@oblegobble6496 2 года назад

What the piece he played at 1:43

@evcado 2 года назад

Mahler 3

@joaopinto3218 4 года назад

Is it even better than a greenhoe?

@SchmittMusicTromboneShop 4 года назад

It is different from the Greenhoes in some respects, not necessarily better or worse; however, it has the natural weighted response that I love in the Greenhoes so there are some similarities as well...

@Potter5416 4 года назад

It can be yours for the low low price of 30000 dollars!

@SchmittMusicTromboneShop 4 года назад

Not quite that much! We’re not talking about a flute or harp here... 🙂

@Potter5416 4 года назад

Schmitt Music Trombone Shop color me surprised, a shires with alese’s name ! I thought it would be a kingly sure!

@counterfit5 4 года назад

Potter5416 it’s a Shires, not a Monette 🤣

@Potter5416 4 года назад

counterfit5 for trombones shires is considered the top of the line

@salt4858 3 года назад

Brb selling kidney.....jk

@davidbucher4095 2 года назад

What it sounds and plays like with a Bach 5G is not what it's like with something bigger. A trombone is the bell, slide and mouthpiece together, producing a unique sound. Playing it with a 5G is probably not what was intended. I doubt you can get the full potential on such a small mouthpiece.

@walkerpercy8702 Год назад

5G isn't a small mouthpiece if you're playing 1st trombone. A bigger mouthpiece doesn't necessarily mean better.

@CA-jd3bn Год назад

I don't understand how you can play so high on such a large mouthpiece. My Peter Sullivan mouthpiece seems much smaller than a Bach 5 and my upper range is still lacking👎☹️