Ravel Paris RTR301S Intermediate Bb Trumpet

Ravel Trumpets are at the top of the class when it comes to affordability and quality. Made from the most durable and best sounding brass, these trumpets are a great choice for students and advanced musicians alike.All Ravel brass instruments are carefully crafted at the factory and inspected by technicians at their United States instrument center. Ravel emphasizes quality while keeping prices affordable for everyone. RTR301S specifications:     Key of Bb      .459" bore      4.9" bell      Silver-plated      Monel pistons with plastic valve guides      First slide thumb hook     Fixed third slide finger ring      Tuning slide bumpers      7C mouthpiece      Includes polishing cloth, pair of white marching gloves and Ravel Paris case. The Ravel Story: Ravel Musical Instruments' company name pays homage to renowned French Impressionist composer, Maurice Ravel. Just as Ravel sought "tonal color and variety of sound and instrumentation" in his music, the Ravel brands group seeks tonal color and variety in its musical instrument offerings. Ravel Musical Instruments' passion, just like Maurice Ravel's, is to inspire performance and playing passion among musicians, regardless of age. Ravel not only inspires musicians to play, but also offers high quality instruments with great tonal qualities and advanced features, affordable for all. All Ravel Musical Instruments are hand crafted and undergo rigorous design and testing. Instruments are tested and re-tested both overseas and at Ravel's U.S. facility. Ravel believes strongly that pre-production design work and testing, in advance of actual production, helps assure and guarantee the quality and consistency demanded. Backed by over 63 years in the music business, and staffed by real musicians and technicians, Ravel offers a one-year customer assurance warranty and product guarantee on each Ravel instrument.  Quality and Sound Value ... Ravel.