TIC New York HTR200 Bb Trumpet lacquer with Rose Brass Leadpipe

I bought this horn for the ridiculously low price of $54. The next day it jumped up to over $200 !!It so far plays very well. The valves are smooth and it has a pleasant tone. Like any trumpet, if you only play it and never wipe off and oil the valves regularly, clean out the leadpipe ( I run several tiny strips of a paper towelthrough the leadpipe with a snake one at a time ), clean and remove moisture in the slides and casings with q-tipsand a snake, etc. it will deteriorate quickly. My impression is that this will be a very nice horn for a serious beginner and evena fun horn to play for the advanced student.

Just got the item my son is naturally a good player anyways but product is still too new can't tell whether it's going to stand behind its name and durability and dexterity. Promise Time Has Its delays.

Right now I am giving this one star because two valves are not working. My daughter has played the trumpet for 8 years and knows all the tricks to release valves.I am going to contact the company shortly for a resolution. If there is not one, the item is being returned.To be continued.

So far the I have enjoyed the trumpet. It is not like all the cheap trumpets. This one is authentic.