Update 20-NOV-2021. My rotor started sticking. This procedure is NOT for the faint of heart, and you can damage the rotor if you are not gentle enough. Unscrew the slide section from the bell section. Lay the bell section on your lap with the bell out in the air, not touching anything. Take off the rotor cap. Unscrew the rotor screw on the back of the rotor about ten rotations. Make sure your screwdriver blade fits the screw head! With the screwdriver on the head, *tap* the screwdriver with a hammer to push the rotor bearing out of the rotor housing. Then back out the screw a little more and tap again to get the rotor out of the housing as well. Completely remove the screw and don't lose it! I then polished the rotor itself with a washcloth, dish soap, and baking soda. It my rotor was very very black and green with corrosion. Once it was clean I rinsed it thoroughly. To re assemble, put the rotor back in the horn, set the bearing disk carefully where it came out, and screw the rotor cap back on. Attach the trigger to the back of the rotor, being careful with the orientation, an very gently screw the screw back into place. Brass is SOFT! Be gentle yet firm! If you aren't handy with tools, you can take it to a repair shop and ask them to do this procedure for you. !If you aren't very very careful this will destroy the rotor!!!! Watch a few YouTube of people taking apart rotor valves. Now my rotor is great again!
Update: 19 Mar 2020. This is just as good as the Bach 42BO it is copied from. Here is the trick to the slide: it comes with a slide rod. Use slide creme in very, very tiny amounts on the stockings. Wipe it off. Put the slide together and work the slide. Wrap the rod in gauze and work it in and out of the outer slide lots and lots of times. Repeat. And repeat. And repeat. You have to really clean the inside of the outer slide. It now plays like a $2500.00 trombone.
Original review of 4 stars: Ive been playing the trombone for 40 years. I played a Bundy in junior high, and talked my parents into getting me a double independent Yamaha bass trombone in highschool. As a music Major in college, these two horns were wonderful. The Bundy finally wore out and in 2001 I bought a Martin Urbie Green, by selling the bass trombone. Now I am missing the low notes, so I bought this Mendini. It's a pretty good copy of a Bach 42BO. It's lighter than the Bach, slide is fine, rotor is a touch noisy, petal Bb sounds fine, low Bb is sharp, middle Bb is flat. Overall, for less than $400 I am extremely pleased. I only play in my local community band now so this is plenty of trombone for me. One brace in the main tuning slide has a little bit of solder that wasn't brushed off. This horn will not suffice for a college music Major, or a serious highschooler who needs to post high on recitals, but if you just play for the fun of it, buy this horn. Large bore, open wrap f-attachment, slide is a little heavy, mouthpiece is large shank, standard shape.
Mendini by Cecilio Trombone Kit - Bb Tenor Brass Instruments for Kids, Beginners w/Case & Gloves
4.6 | 1,115 ratings
Price: 258.99
Last update: 12-06-2024
About this item
A must-have musical instrument for students, music instructors, and beginners of all ages. This junior trombone doesn't fall flat!
These beautiful brass trombones are crafted with a .500” medium bore and an 8” bell to create a sonorous, full-bodied sound.
Our premium band & orchestra musical instruments have a silver-plated mouthpiece, with smooth action slides for tuning and note changes.
Your B Flat tenor slide trombone care kit includes a pocketbook, a plush-lined hard carry case, white gloves, and cleaning accessories.
A truly inspirational gift for any loved-one, these elegant instruments come with everything they'll need to bring harmony to your household or marching band
These beautiful brass trombones are crafted with a .500” medium bore and an 8” bell to create a sonorous, full-bodied sound.
Our premium band & orchestra musical instruments have a silver-plated mouthpiece, with smooth action slides for tuning and note changes.
Your B Flat tenor slide trombone care kit includes a pocketbook, a plush-lined hard carry case, white gloves, and cleaning accessories.
A truly inspirational gift for any loved-one, these elegant instruments come with everything they'll need to bring harmony to your household or marching band
Product information
| Item Weight | 10.37 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 36 x 15 x 10 inches |
| ASIN | B00247W6V8 |
| Item model number | MTB-L+92D+PB |
| Batteries | 2 AAA batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,115 ratings
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,590 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #9 in Trombones (Musical Instruments) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | April 1, 2009 |
| Color Name | Gold + Tuner |
| Material Type | Brass |
| Instrument Key | B Flat |
| Battery type | Zinc Carbon |
Top reviews from the United States
Dale Wayne Johnson
Great horn once you clean the outer slide.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020
Dawn
For Middle School Students, Great Buy!
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2015Tiffany S.
Great beginner trombone
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023