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

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.

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.

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 a very nice instrument for the money. My son was required to take a music elective for his first year in Middle School--he chose Beginning Band and the Trombone. We looked into the rentals with the local music stores and found it was less expensive to purchase this one--didn't want to invest a ton of money into something we didn't know if he would really like to play. It is very well made and will suit our needs for a year or two until we see where his "musical career" takes him!

My son LOVES this trombone!! It is shinier than others. It can be carried in the hand like a tote, or it also has straps so it can be carried like a backpack so he doesn’t fumble all over the bus with it. More than a year later now, and we still love this! It did need a repair, because my son somehow got a dent in the slide. His new band instructor urged parents to resist buying “inexpensive” instruments from Amazon, saying that the cost of repairs needed due to low quality will end up exceeding the price of just getting a better instrument to begin with. I asked him later on about this one specifically, because I’d rather know whether to go ahead with the repair or just put the money towards a better instrument. He said that the Mendicini brand IS a good one, and his opinion was to go ahead and get it repaired. So now I’m even happier with this purchase!

Wow- what a great package! Because we just received it, I can't comment on things like durability yet, but my initial impression on everything is extremely favorable. Well packaged, nice case, the instrument was well protected and flawless- no scratches or dings. I love the silver accents too- looks like a high end instrument! The metronome/tuner seems very cool and even comes with batteries. The instrument assembled as it should, and even while dry, the slide and tuning end moved very well and smooth. When I properly lubricate them, I think they should be smooth and quiet. Finally, I put it to the test. Haven't played one for 30 years, but still managed a reasonable scale that sounded great actually! That must say something about its construction/design. Impressive for something at this cost point. I'll post again after about a month (birthday present for my son). My son going into sixth grade next year is going to love it!

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 ... ;-)

I purchased this instrument for my son in August 2016, so after 1 year of use I am back again to write my review and research the warranty. Just be aware that you get what you pay for. The reason I purchased it in the first place is the school wanted a $75.00 instrument rental fee, which I paid the first year. My son loved playing the trombone and wanted to keep playing it, and the school told us that we should now purchase one, so that first year students could use the rentals. So, I looked at the local music stores, and the cost was upwards of $600.00. I knew my son liked the instrument, but I didn't know if he loved it that much so off I went to find something more affordable and came across this instrument. Pros: The price is very good, and it came with a few worthless accessories that made my son feel important and really good about our purchase. The instrument sounds good. The case was very impressive when it first arrived. We loved the shoulder straps along with the carry handles. Since my son rides the bus both directions, we figured this would be helpful. If your child does not travel with the instrument, or the instrument is for casual use (1 day a week or less) then the case could possibly be just fine for you. The instrument has been protected by the case, and it still looks good, sounds good, and he can use it again next school year. Cons: The slide does not glide quietly on the instrument as he changes notes. I have noticed more noise while he played this instrument versus the one we rented from the school the previous year. Luckily, the extra friction and noise didn't bother my son, just me as the observer if I sat too close. The case has some black rubber feet that starting falling off within the first few months of ownership. During the school year the handles slowly became un-stitched, leaving behind some holds. The case has been falling apart. During this summer vacation my husband and I are in the process of pulling the case apart, replacing the feet. repairing all of the handles, and any other areas that need to be re-sewn back together. I can not see any place listed on their website where I could purchase just a new case. In fact, I haven't found anyplace that will sell me just the case. The trombone has a 1-year warranty (they want you to pay shipping both ways.) the case has zero warranty. In summary, This size and price is great, and I would buy one again if I got desperate. However, you need a backup plan for transporting your instrument from Point A to Point B, because this instrument case will not last.