The Jupiter JTR500 trumpet is the perfect student instrument. Teachers everywhere recommend this trumpet to their students thanks to features like the adjustable first and third valve slides. Perfect as you progress these allow you to alter your instrument for the best playing comfort. Experience smooth quick playability that will last. Stainless steel is an incredibly durable material for your pistons with a smooth fast action that will allow you to be very agile with your fingers. Nickel silver for the slides is also very long-lasting. This dense metal wont flake meaning your trumpet is less likely to seize up. Get a quality start Begin your trumpet career on an instrument that wont hold you back. Jupiter use high quality yellow brass so youll produce a well-balanced tone from the very start. This body helps new players with intonation as it holds accurate tuning whatever the register. As you play with such a rich sound youll feel confident in any musical setting on the JTR500. With a lacquered finish too the body looks smart. You get this appearance also thanks to the finger rests with a mother-of-pearl look for a touch of class. Enjoy a trumpet that will last. With stainless steel pistons valves and nickel silver slides youll have a durable instrument. Nickel silver is dense and corrosion-resistant so wont flake. Youll be able to relax with a trumpet thats less likely to seize up. All round it will be a smooth playing experience as youre able to adjust the first and third valve slide allowing you maximum comfort as you play. Even the longest practice sessions will be a pleasure with the ideal hand position. Ready to travel Take your new trumpet on the move. We know students have plenty of places to be with their instrument from school and lessons to orchestra and performances. Youre in luck with the JTR500. It comes with a lightweight case with space for your mouthpiece. This makes it simple to pack all the pieces of your instrument away and feel assured that theyre safe. With a soft plush lining of your case the stunning surface of the JTR500 is well-protected. Its a smart-looking case so you can arrive at your venue in style especially thanks to the two zipped external compartments. Neatly store your valve oil and other accessories. Its wide soft handle is comfortable to hold making long journeys simple. You wont be bogged down with such a lightweight case also with the option to add your own shoulder strap with additional hoops to clip them onto. About Jupiter Jupiter have developed the best reputation across all instrument levels. Their beginner and intermediate instruments are second to none and embody the companys mission to provide musical reliability to every musician. Jupiter is a rapidly growing company thanks to both teachers and students respect for the brand. With decades of experience they use only the finest materials and are a great addition to music education. Specifications Key Of: Bb Bell Diameter: 4.8 (123mm) Bell Material: Yellow Brass Bore Size: .460 (11.68mm) Valves: Stainless Steel Internal Valve Spring Slide: Nickel Silver Finish: Clear Lacquer Waterkeys: 2 Included Accessories: Lightweight Case and Mouthpiece