They are generally (not always) gimmicks to attract attention and boost sales, but are often associated with poor quality instruments

I don't know of a single marching band in existence that There are many great quality instruments out there for budget minded folks, but remember if the quality is not there the student will not keep up with his peers and blame himself

It has lots of storage areas and is very softly lined to protect the instrument and he loves that he can wear it like a back pack

I love my new instrument!

They both have over 20 years of experience but giving the instrument the benefit of the doubt, they waited and finally tested the instrument with an electric tuner

It was a nice set but end of the day...spend the money for a good instrument.

The instrument looks great and played well

Great instrument for the money

Often they are made from “pot metal” parts, which, when fail, render the instrument beyond repair

Very good instrument.

In the four mouths we have owned it my daughter has had to use a loner instrument more then she can use her own...the knobs always have a problem

It is effectively hindering my student's ability to develop as a trumpet player because it is not a good instrument.

Beautiful instrument, lightweight with fluid fingering

I'm going to be frank without trying to bash this instrument