JP Instruments JP051 Bb trumpet

John Packer have been producing high quality student woodwind and brass instruments for more than 10 years and the JP051 entry level Bb trumpet is one of their most popular starter outfits. Several of its features have been specifically designed to assist beginners while maintaining high standards of performance and tone quality.

The trumpet has a medium-large sized bore of 0.459” which gives just the right amount of resistance for young players. Its leadpipe – the first bit of tubing that connects the mouthpiece to the main tuning slide – is made of rose brass with a high copper content. While this reduces the instrument’s projection a little, it makes it much easier to produce a satisfying tone and prevents corrosion. The whole trumpet is coated in a protective gold lacquer.

An adjustable finger ring lets learners find a comfortable grip easily and allows room for growth as they progress through the grades. Other useful features for beginners include a bell ring and slide brace to stabilise the trumpet’s response and intonation, and two water keys for removing excess fluid to help with maintenance.

Supplied as a complete outfit, the JP051 Bb trumpet comes with a John Packer mouthpiece and a lightweight moulded case with a large external pocket for cleaning accessories and a detachable shoulder strap. A reflective strip on the outside of the case helps keep children safe when carrying their instrument around on dark evenings after rehearsals.