The valves move freely, oil doesn't drip out of valves, it has a good sound, and its easy to tune

The sound is amazing, although it's only his second year, the difference between the student instrument and this is significant, and i believe will encourage him to follow his musical passion for many years to come

We received a perfectly working and well sounding TR430 Jean Paul Trumpet for my youngest son

What you get in the box:MouthpieceTrumpet B flat with rose gold tubing coming out of the mouthpiecePolishing clothWhite cotton glovesValve OilCarrying case (with backpack straps)The first time she played the trumpet, she was able to get a great sound out of it, and didn't struggle at all

It is beautiful with the rose gold, silver and gold, the sound is amazing.

The sound is great as well as functionality