Eastar Bb Standard Trumpet Set for Beginner, Brass Student Trumpet Instrument with Hard Case, Cleaning Kit, 7C Mouthpiece and Gloves, ETR-380N, Silver

A couple weeks ago my 3.5 year old managed to get into big sissy's room and among other things, opened her trombone case. I start hearing horn noises and go "What the heck?" Then here comes my toddler holding her trombone (no slide, mouth piece in) making random horn noises on it. I was pretty impressed he figured out lip buzzing.So I thought "Man if that kid can make that much noise on a big trombone, what can he do with his very own trumpet?" It arrived today, he unscrewed the vavle while I washed the mouth piece. :/ A tutorial on fixing it later, and man that kid can belt. He slowly figured out how to hold it so that he can press keys but it's a bit cumbersome at nearly two thirds his height. He'll grow into it!Anyway if my literal toddler can pick this up and start belting notes, you can too. Since I had to put the valve back together I would note you'll need to oil it (buy valve oil) and it seems like a great trumpet. I used to play in band a long time ago, distant memory, and this seems like a solid band instrument if you keep up on maintenance- for a beginner or kid. The case is nice, the cleaning brushes are nice. Just no oil I don't believe.

Sceptical at first to buy it. Not anymore for this price. This Trumpet is perfect for me. I'm 65 years old, was a trumpet player in high school for 4 years. I lost my original trumpet in an unfortunate way. Since I was trying to raise kids, work, etc for years i brush it aside. Yet always in the back of my mind i could still play the chromatic scale in my head on it.THEN I went on Amazon and seen the ratings on this. NO ONE IS LYING HERE!!I was able to pick it up and get my lips back in shape and my technique.THIS TRUMPET even sounds good and allows you to work on your embouchure!!!NOTE: In the same order I purchased a 5C and 3C mouthpiece. GLAD I DID. The 7C wasn't for me. The 5C is where I settled for now. The mouthpieces did not break the bank as well.Quality: I'm amazed after some valve oil how fast I could use the valves. Everything on this Trumpet is smooth.Feels to me like a more expensive trumpet yet all I needed it for was to get back into playing.Just take care of it and I don't think you'll be disappointed with it. Especially for a child to start learning.YES, learn valves for what notes AND with working on your embouchure, you can make this trumpet sound crisp clear...I could go on. Worth it...P.S. I'm sorry if some received damaged units, not many, but I see the ratings. Mine is built well.Thankful I bought this to bring back memories and make more..

The media could not be loaded. - Some really positive stuff -* This is a full brass trumpet, not one of the cheapie plastic trumpets that cost as much or more. It looks gorgeous, the finish is smooth and bright and polished to a mirror finish. I don't know how to tell if it's thick and will last, but my son's Yamaha trumpet has dulled over the years of use and abuse (matching band can be so hard on instruments, or maybe just teenagers are)* The pistons are smooth and easy to press. I took one out and it looks like a great fit/seal. Piston oil is provided in the case.* The tuning slides move easily, but not so easily that you get out of tune accidentally.* The spit valves have a good seal and a good spring.* it comes with a full cleaning set of brushes and a wiping cloth. That all fit in the case. This hopefully will act as a reminder that cleaning your trumpet regularly is a good way to make it last for years.* It sounds great. I did a "blind test" with my son playing his Yamaha and the Eastar and I couldn't hear the difference.* The trumpet comes packaged in a nice carrying case with nylon covering (great to protect from the rain). the case also comes with a removable shoulder strap. The case has room for all the accessories, and will protect the instrument nicely.- Things that could be better -Honestly, hard to find fault in this setup, especially for the price.* I would have preferred a mouthpiece of size 5C, it comes with a 7C. It is a matter of personal preference and in fact 7C may suit younger players better. For a complete beginner, your teacher will advise you on what size may be best for you. There are pretty inexpensive mouthpieces ion Amazon if you want a different size.* Latches are less likely to be broken than a zipper, so take care not to foul up the zipper (especially for younger kids)* Because the instrument is likely targeted at beginners, I wish Eastar had included cleaning instructions. You do NOT want to get the felt at the base of the pistons wet. Make sure yo ask your teacher or at least look up how to clean the instrument on YouTube.- In summary -I have purchased several Eastar instruments and have been very satisfied with their products, and this trumpet is no exception. It is a great instrument for the price, it is a *real* instrument that will not get in the way of the student making progress. I would highly recommend it as a first instruments (you never know if the kid is going to stick with it, so why spend hundreds or thousands?). I wish I had found this trumpet when my son was in marching band, I would rather he would have dinged and scratched this cheaper instrument rather than his expensive Yamaha.

Bought for my child as their prior trumpet broke. Once received the case looked small so we questioned the size of the trumpet, however it is a full size trumpet. While inspecting the try the middle key(button) was not moving as it should, after a couple of times of pushing it finally worked. Otherwise a great instrument for a decent price.

This is working out great for my son who started band in 6th grade. The price is great for kids just starting out. We can always upgrade in the future if he’s still playing. We are almost 6 months into the school year and haven’t had a single issue with this. Great buy!