My daughter has taken up the trumpet at her school. The trumpets that the schools uses are old and .....well icky,lol!!! We just recieved it and SHE LOVES IT!!! It's fits her little hands so much better then that big-o-trumpet the school has. I like that fact it comes with a case, gloves and instructions for her. Not to mention it looks great. She's only 9....but I hope she sticks with it....wish us and my ears luck lol!!! Thanks OVERSTOCK =)