Time will tell how much the finish wears but for now it looks great. I watched videos of people that had it for 2 years or more and they didn't mention any problem with that.
Strait out of the box with no lube or oil, everything moved as it should (though of course the slides felt dry because they were) and I wasn't getting any sticking valves. I oiled the valves and they feel and work like they should. On the note of the valves, I had seen a video where someone showed that their valves were not perfectly in line...one was slightly but noticably off center but mine are not so that's nice. The valves clicked into alignment when put back in after oiling...read one review saying their valves didn't do either they got a random defect or I got lucky. This is my first Mendini trumpet so I can't say for sure.
Congress with the standard 7c mouthpiece, nothing noteworthy one way or another there. It plays just fine. I also ordered a Cecilio branded 3C mouthpiece which I like the green of better personally. There's no problem with the 7c it comes with to get a beginner started though.
Ok on to how did it sound. To my ear it sounds good. I could play smoothly or more articulated and it never sounded too airy or mushy. Now, if you put it next to a professional horn it's not going to win, but it's not intended to be a pro player's primary instrument so I have to give it high marks in tone quality. The only small issue I'm feeling is that at the bottom of it's register it does, at least with me playing it, start to sound airy, but it's only the lowest couple half steps and it could just be me. I don't count much off for this because realistically, a beginner is probably not going to be playing those notes nearly as much. On a high note, pun intended, I was able to very easily play a 2 octave C scale starting at middle C. The second octave was surprisingly open and easy. This trumpet will not slow down a beginner working to extend their high range.
The case is pretty nice for what it is and definitely good enough to last awhile even for a kid in beginning band. It does come with a bottle of valve oil (I had to carefully poke a hole in the tip as it was sealed. I've never seen that happen in all the valve oils I've gone through but eh, not a problem). My only gripe isn't a huge deal... It would've been nice for a simple cleaning kit and slide grease to be included as well. Those things are not expensive to add on thankfully, but for being aimed at beginners who may not know what else to get for it to get started, it would've been handy to have the full kit. It does include a trumpet stand though which gets bonus points. I thought the little trumpet book would basically be worthless but I am happy to say I was wrong. It looks to actually have some really good info about using a trumpet and had scales and exercises and such as well.
Final word, this trumpet is a fantastic deal for beginners or even for experienced people as a good backup horn. If I was a pro I probably wouldn't have it as my primary, but it's worth having around! Excellent value for a family that might not have a lot of money to spend on getting their kid started with music. You won't be disappointed.
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Trumpet
Mendini by Cecilio trumpets are ideal for beginner or student musicians. This trumpet features a phosphorus copper lead (not the metal lead, but leading up to) mouth pipe, topped with 3 comfortable white mother of pearl key inlaid and 3 smooth action valves. Every trumpet is play tested at Cecilio’s factory and re-tested at their Los Angeles distribution center to ensure that their high quality standards are met. This is why thousands of instructors have approved these trumpets. This trumpet package includes a plush-lined nylon covered hard shell case, a pair of gloves, a soft cleaning cloth, and a bottle of valve oil. Buy with confidence as it comes with a 1- year warranty against any manufacturer's defects.
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Trumpet StandThis compact and sturdy trumpet stand is easy to assemble and can stored in the bell of the trumpet. |
Chromactic Tuner with MetronomeThis tuner is easy to read, has a large LCD display, and can be used to tune any instrument. When using the Metronome function an audible beat is provided for an easy to find downbeat in any of the compound or duple meter settings. A metronome is a device that keeps regular beats to help the musician keep the beat or tempo of a song they are playing. The metronome tempo ranges between 30bpm to 230bpm. With an adjustable note value and tempo range setting mastering complex beats is achieved for any level musician! |
Trumpet Pocket BookThis handy, pocket-sized booklet features a fingering chart for the B-flat trumpet and instructions for care of the trumpet, holding the instrument, and placement of the right hand. Music reading fundamentals are presented along with warm-ups, flexibility studies, tonguing studies, scales, and more. |
Accessories & Hard CaseMendini by Cecilio trumpet package includes a 7C mouthpiece, a pair of gloves, cleaning cloth, and a bottle of valve oil. Each trumpet is shipped inside a deluxe plush-lined nylon covered lightweight hard case. |
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The Mute Silencer That looks alike A Stand was perfect
I wasted another $60 on a Mute Silencer which was more then half the cost of this instrument with case, mouthpiece. I chose A Blue Trumpet Bb. "Mendini" Recommended to anyone willing to learn from youtube instructors as there are many. This trumpet probably as loud & as low sounding as any trumpet brand. Yup
