Mendini by Cecilio Brass Plated Bb Tenor Slide Trombone Kit - Gold

Amazing quality for the price. So glad I found this here on Amazon. We bought ours from KK Music Store. Came well packaged, and arrived in 8 days. (We did not do a rush) Trombone has great sound and looks to be of very good construction for a student trombone. I realize that this price point is supposed to be lesser made than the true professional trombones (and a bit smaller of course), but it really sounds and looks fantastic. Much better than I expected actually. The brass finish is pristine, and has silver accents. This is really a great horn at a very good price. The case was a great surprise, not hanging strings or cheesy zippers, it has rubber feet on the long side and the larger horn end (so it stands solid & won't topple over on its own). The case is made of very heavy canvas with double zippers, and extra snap enclosure to cover zippers when closed under the carry handle. Actually it has several handles to carry in different ways. the inside is custom fit for the horn with 2 protected door compartments for extra gadgets, and one larger rectangle zipper on the outside for music. The lining I expected to be a very inexpensive lining, but it is really very nice, thicker well made velvet like material. The 2 pcs. of the horn are in thin protective dust covers, and the overall presentation is quite lovely and everything seems of great quality. If you are looking for a young student, do not hesitate, this is the one for you! So pleased I did not buy a used one. Do look here on Amazon and buy the bow protector as well, it fits this unit perfectly & will protect the end that I'm sure the kids will rest on the floor while waiting for there part to play.

This is an amazing value for a student. I replaced a rental trombone I was paying $25 a month for, which means I'll have this paid off by the end of this school year. If she keeps playing I'll be further ahead every month after that, and if she changes to something else I'll sell it on Craigslist and STILL be way ahead. If she stays with trombone and we decide we do need something better for competitive high school bands we'll probably keep this for an "at-home" practice instrument (or sell it and get a down payment on a mid level instrument -- though frankly this is probably good enough for any band). But the thing is ... this is a perfectly good trombone. Definitely as good as the rental we returned (looks better, of course, because it's new). And another shocker ... when it came with a "soft case" I really expected a cheap and non-protective bag. But while it's technically a soft bag it's VERY solid and protective and BETTER than the plastic hard case she had with the rental. Seriously. The case even has shoulder straps so she can carry it like a backpack. So glad I took a chance on this. One of the best finds I've ever had. Now to find a similar value in a violin for the other girl ... ;-)

Great trombone for an unbelievably low price. Looks great and plays great. The slide is excellent when cleaned and properly lubricated. I use Super Slick on it and the slide is super slippery. The horn would be great for youngsters as it is light and easily managed. Don't listen to bad mouthing about this trombone, it is a true bargain and this from an old guy who has owned expensive top brand horns. Have been playing the Mendini MTB-L B Flt Tenor Slide Trombone for almost a week and would like to add that it plays great, the slide is great and the horn is very comfortable to play as it is lighter to hold than most of the brand names. Comments about how thin the tubing is distresses me, as any instrument will suffer dents and dings if treated roughly. Selling a great student trombone for less than $150.00 enables many to study the trombone that could not afford more expensive horns!. Musical instruments are tools and like all tools, should be well cared for to keep them looking and playing well, spite of the thickness of the tubing, etc.

I bought this as a Birthday gift for my now 12 y/o granddaughter for her OWN school band instrument after 2 years of dedicated playing. The trombone is well constructed and has a lovely sound,the medallion near the neck fell off with the first use,but that was easily glued on.The case is another story,the inner storage area covers came off,there is an open area where the straps are imbedded that little styrofoam pieces kept leeching from,the outer carry strap clips are tinny and broke off. All in all the instrument is the most important and a great instrument for school use.

I got this for my daughter who is in her first year of band. After seeing what the local instrument company had to rent per the band teacher. Let just say what they wanted me to rent "the instrument " was complete garbage and then let's not forget the outrageous rental fee. I went on Amazon looking for a new trombone as the one they wanted me to rent was brass plated and heavy. Then I found this one and let me tell you it is one beautiful trombone. It's all 100% brass, it's very lite comes with a very nice case, gloves, cleaning cloth, and a tuning sensor. Best of all my daughter loves it! And so do all the other band members.

My 11 year old joined band this year, and this was a great option for him. The case isn’t flimsy either, it withstands daily bus rides from school home. Would recommend super slick slide cream to go with. He’s doing great on this instrument. Very happy to find an affordable option for him. Purchased July 12, 2023. Update 11/13/2024. Still believe this is a great affordable option for those starting out. It isn’t as strong as other materials, tends to get dinged up with use by my middle school aged child. However it was a great starter option without breaking the bank. Oh and the case-I had to repair a handle this week from use, thread separated from the main case. Still holding up for now though. Definitely recommend purchasing a cleaning kit/slide cream as well.

My son started with an Etude in 4th grade which broke end of 5th grade and now is unplayable. Now that he is in 7th grade and also in jazz band we wanted to upgrade because he was playing a near impossible to play instrument and he is an above average player for his age and is very passionate about music. We could not afford a rental for years and decided to try another Trombone from Amazon. It only is a little higher priced than the Etude and came with a tuner, oil, white gloves, and cleansing cloth. It also has a soft case. The Etude had a hard case that was bulky and hard to lug around. We just unboxed the Mendini and so far the sound quality is exquisite. It is a beautiful instrument and sea to be excellent quality especially in this price range! My son was so impressed he said mom you need to give them a good review now lol. Thank you for providing an affordable instrument for kids like mine who are very passionate about music, so that they can play to their full potential.

I played trombone for three years in middle school and had some extra amazon gift cards so I decided to buy another trombone out of nostalgia. I'm really please with my purchase. The sound is great and the construction is very good. It comes with a mouthpiece, metronome, tuner, slide grease, and gloves (for cleaning I guess?). The case is light but hard - perfect for carrying the instrument to school or band practice. The slide is quick and all pieces fit nicely. Tuning sounds great. This probably won't cut it if you're trying to play in the Philharmonic, but is way more than adequate for a school band or anyone just wanting to learn the trombone. See the video below - I can't find anything negative to say about this trombone. If you're looking for something to buy your kiddo for band, this really is a great trombone and is going to be better than anything you'll find at your local music store. It comes with everything you need to start playing.