Other makes fitting Shires Bass Slide

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Wilco
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Other makes fitting Shires Bass Slide

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Hi, simple question. Which makes of trombones fit Shires Bass slides? I'm putting a dual bore slide up for sale and I want to broaden the potential buyers market. Thanks
octavposaune
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Re: Other makes fitting Shires Bass Slide

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The threads are unique to Shires, so No one technically. BUT the taper is the same as Bach and Edwards with the threaded part being 1 threaded per inch different than the Bach and Edwards lock nuts. Some worn Edwards and Bach bell sections will screw onto a Shires slide, but this is not a Given.
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Re: Other makes fitting Shires Bass Slide

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What octavposaune said.

The threaded receiver on the slide is a very easy piece for a competent tech to swap out.
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