Jupiter JTR500 Student Trumpet The Jupiter JTR500 Bb Student Trumpet has a lacquered brass body with stainless steel pistons. This trumpet is designed to be nice & comfortable for beginners to play, being both free-blowing & well-balanced. Features: Stainless Steel Pistons have remarkably smooth, fast action for improved agility and playability Adjustable 1st and 3rd Valve Slide allows the player to custom fit the instrument to achieve maximum performance comfort The Jupiter JTR500 is an ideal trumpet for young players. Its leadpipe & tuning slide crook are made of gold brass and its pistons from nickel-silver. These all combine to help make the JTR500 a reliable instrument for years to come. Its smooth response and improved valve system with internal valve springs were designed to help student players experience the joy of playing music. Jupiter believes that music as an essential part of life for every individual and for society as a whole. They are dedicated to providing innovative and reliable instruments that help enrich lives through music. With a comprehensive knowledge in instrument making, Jupiter remains focused on the vision of enhancing culture through music. Not only through providing quality instruments, but also as an advocate for music education and participating in the music-making community. This combination of legacy, visibility and understanding reassures musicians and music educators that Jupiter understands their needs. And, of course, that they build instruments that provide the quality and value that they need.