In the final analysis: It's a plastic trumpet and should not be confused with a fine brass instrument, but after hitting it a few times, I'm very glad I took the plunge and bought what I thought would be little more than a novelty.

This C trumpet is a gorgeous instrument.

It holds its own against the opposing C trumpet that is a much more expensive instrument.

Seems like this is going to be a nice instrument for our beginning 10 year old trumpet player.

This was purchased on the recommendation of a fellow orchestral player who suggested it would be a good travel/vacation instrument

From the player's perspective, it feels very much like you are blowing a standard brass instrument

The intonation is good as well, in fact as good as some pro level C instruments I have played (except above the staff where my embouchure hasn't recovered after a 30+ year layoff, so I can't really say how in tune very high notes are).

Tromba if you are reading this, thank you, and I can always rely on you for good plastic instruments.

This instrument would most likely become obsolete after middle school because it does not have the resonance that can be achieved with a metal trumpet