The BTR-1277 Blessing student trumpet has always been prized for its stable and sturdy construction. With new upgrades it is now an instrument that offers some of the color and response of a professional horn at a price students can afford. E.K. Blessing has rededicated itself to the tradition, heritage, and artistry of trumpet making. It began with the redesign of the student instruments and most recently has introduced the first professional trumpet made by Blessing since the 1960s. The introduction of new combinations of bell shapes, tapers, leadpipes, tuning slide assemblies, valve and piston dimensions have resulted in instruments that consistently exceed players expectations. Model: BTR-1277 or BTR-1277S Bell style: 22 Bell pieces: 2-piece hand-hammered Bore: 0.460 Pistons: Monel Water keys: lever Outer slide tubing: brass Inside slide tubing: brass Leadpipe wall: 0.022" Tuning slide: 2233 Valve caps: internal Braces: round Reciever: brass 3rd Sl Stop: pin stop Finish: clear lacquer or silver