Jean Paul TR-330 Student Bb Trumpet - Brass Lacquered

Wow....just wow. The Jean Paul TR-330 Student Bb Trumpet out-performs its price-point. I was quite impressed with the quality of sound from the get-go as well as the fit and finish of the trumpet. Primarily a piano/voice person with more of a woodwind background (sax, clarinet, flute, piccolo), I wanted to upgrade an earlier trumpet I never fully got any sense of mastery with but just a short time with this horn and I'm seeing much improvement in range, articulation, and just a more of a sweet sound than I was able to produce on two other previous trumpets. I highly recommend this to anyone with a student beginning band or a more advanced player, for any hobbyist, or anyone wanting to double/triple/etc. on trumpet. My current alto sax is a Jean Paul and its quality plus my experience with the company helped make this an easy choice.

This trumpet is a winner! Great design, excellent workmanship, flawless finish, and sound quality that approaches a professional instrument. As a performing jazz musician and educator, I have the opportunity to play, evaluate, and recommend a variety of instruments. Having owned and played Jean Paul alto and tenor saxophones, I’ve been aware of the quality and value of their woodwinds for some time. I’m also familiar with Jean Paul’s excellent US customer service -- some of the best in the industry. This is my first experience with their brass instruments and I am totally impressed. This affordable TR-330N trumpet is exceptionally well made with quality materials and superb workmanship. I purchased this for a student and suggested the nickel-plated model. Aspiring players just starting out soon find that a nickel-plated finish or a lacquer finish requires much less polishing and maintenance than does a horn with silver plating that constantly tarnishes. Also, nickel plating typically offers slightly better projection and a bell-like sound quality that is appealing in a band or orchestra setting. This is a medium-large bore horn with medium weight -- appropriate for the vast majority of players at any skill level. The overall design and features of this Jean Paul student trumpet emulate those found on more expensive pro horns. The 1st-valve thumb saddle and fixed 3rd-valve ring are nice appointments not typically found on trumpets in this category. The instrument fit & finish is beautiful and shows precision in every detail. The stainless steel valves can be machined to tighter tolerances and are less subject to wear and corrosion than Monel valves (a nickel/copper alloy). The valve action on this trumpet is quite smooth and fast. The supplied mouthpiece is perfect for most players for the first year or so. The case is of good quality and rugged construction. The instrument is well protected and nests solidly in the case. Pro tip: I recommend thoroughly flushing any new trumpet with warm water and upgrading the valve oil to La Tromba T2 from Switzerland. The sound this trumpet creates is impressive. From the low register to the altissimo range, notes slot easily, are clear and clean, and the intonation is excellent. I played this Jean Paul horn for a considerable period alongside other popular student trumpets (Yamaha & Bach). I also compared the sound and playability of this horn with my professional Yamaha and Schilke trumpets. Frankly, the many similarities far outweigh the differences. This superb level of quality and performance is rare at this price point -- far superior to most student horns. I would be pleased to play this fine Jean Paul trumpet on the bandstand with complete confidence. Highly recommended.

Got this back in July of 2020. I’ve had it since and it plays BEAUTIFULLY! So I thought “I should make a review” so I will. First of all the build quality is amazing for the price, it’s no Yamaha Xeno but it’s up there. The 3rd valve ring on this model is non-adjustable but is placed in a very comfortable spot, the 2nd valve ring is in the standard trumpet spot and works very well. The instrument just feels right, the lower register notes and tones come out so easily, nice and dark just the way you’d like it. Higher register is also pretty easy to play. Any dynamic on this horn sounds great. I’m a college student and brought this to a college audition and I was told it sounded amazing, then again it’s the player that makes the instrument but compared to others this instrument is top quality. For beginners this is a perfect instrument, it’s very easy to play on and isn’t very heavy so students can get used to it. Jean Paul provides you with a polish rag and some valve oil which is great, also some gloves but y’know every trumpet comes with that these days. I have the say even the polish rag is made well and feels like a quality polish rag. Now comes what I don’t like, the valve oil that is provided to you in this case is, well good but not the best. When I first got the horn I used the oil in the case, it worked well for about 45 minutes and then the valves started sticking, I took out the valve and it looked pretty dry. I thought maybe I just have to clean the instrument out, so I did a full wash and tried again, this time it went on for about an hour and then the valve started sticking again. I tried a different valve oil and the valve have been fine ever since. I don’t think it’s the instrument I just think it’s the valve oil provided. It’s good for a short gig but if you’re playing for a long while get some different oil it’ll help. The case provided isn’t a hard case but works just as well as one, it comes with some backpack straps to turn it into a gig case and they actually don’t feel too bad, very comfortable and very durable. All in all this is an amazing instrument, very nice to play on and very easy to use. Most of what is provided is good quality the valve oil not so much. If you’re in high school and want a personal instrument I would definitely get this one. If you’re beginning in band and play trumpet, if you want to get a personal horn get this one.

Buenísima calidad. Soy principiante. Llevo como 4 años estudiando trompeta. Y la verdad los que califican con 1 estrella han de haber tenido mala suerte. Porque la trompeta de verdad es de muy buena calidad y muy sólida. Obviamente con el paso del tiempo y cuando las habilidades mejoran, empiezas a notar que necesitas otra trompeta. O sea la trompeta, para un principiante es ideal. Totalmente recomendada.

Finger hook came broken off but overall okay.

It awesome I love it and I love to play it

The first time i seen or held a trumpet was when i got this one. I am very happy with my trumpet, it is nice and shiny with no scratches or fingerprints. The fit and finish is nice. The valves are good quality and don't stick unless you forget to oil them. The slides were tight but i oiled them and they are breaking in nicely. The intonation is good. The case is decent if you take care of your stuff. I cant compare it to other trumpets because this is the only one i have ever seen or held, but i know good clean metal work and craftsmanship when i see it. I Would recommend it for anybody who wants a trumpet at a good price point.

The trumpet is awesome! Great quality, great sound, and great feel on the hand. I'm a beginner and the price and the trumpet itself are suitable for me. The case is light and easy to carry and will do the job of keeping the trumpet safe. I've been practicing with this trumpet since July and no problems with it so far. I cleaned it now (February) and it sounds great!