The Odyssey Symphonique Bb Trumpet is an excellent choice for intermediate players who are wanting a step up from their beginner instrument. This trumpet is designed for advancing players by having features you would expect from a professional horn but also being more affordable and offering an easier playability. This instrument is of such a high quality that even high level players may enjoy it simply because of its premium feel. Premium materials Featured on the design are cupronickel outer tuning slides a double braced main tuning slide monel valves two water keys and a 1st valve thumb saddle. The 4.8″ one-piece bell is made of yellow brass. Yellow brass is commonly used as the base metal for brass instruments. A standard mix of 70 percent copper and 30 percent zinc helps to provide a focused sound with a solid core produced with very little resistance. To add to the premium look and feel a silver plating is added to the trumpet. The OTR3200 comes with a 7C mouthpiece so that players can start to practise as soon as the trumpet arrives. Great accessories This trumpet comes with a specially designed Symphonique plush lined case. Whether you are taking your instrument to school rehearsal gigs or concerts this case will protect your instrument from scratches and knocks. Keeping your instrument looking feeling and sounding like new for longer. Keeping your instrument clean is also highly important thats why Odyssey have included a pair of gloves and a cleaning cloth to help you look after your new instrument. Odyssey instruments The Odyssey range of instruments has been designed by Peter Pollard and built to the highest standards of workmanship using superior quality materials and class leading design features to give you the best possible instrument. You can be assured that as much thought care emotion skill and detail as you apply to your music has gone in to the instruments Odyssey have created for you to enjoy. Specifications Key: Bb Finish: Silver plated Bell: 4.8″ One piece yellow brass Bell diameter: 4.79″ / 121.7mm Bore size: .46″ / 11.73mm Included accessories Odyssey Symphonique premium quality case 7C mouthpiece Gloves cleaning cloth & oil