At 54 years old, I decided to learn how to play trumpet, which has been my nemsis since high school. I had purchased a Jean Paul student alto sax last year and was impressed by the build quality. When I got decent, the tone was just as good as the rental Selmer I tried. With such a good experience with the alto sax, I decided to buy their student trumpet. Jean Paul quality is also shines on the trumpet. When oiled propertly, the valves and slides move effortlessly. On the rare occasion that I get my embouchure right, I can get a very satisfying tone. I did change out the mouthpiece to a 5C to make the buzzing easier for me. I can highly recommend Jean Paul's student alto sax and trumpet!