Jamie Prophet - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra "Designed specifically to aid the progress of beginners", the JP 151 Blues MK 2 does just that in my opinion. The imagination and thought that has gone into the making of this trumpet make it a successful, easy and solid instrument to play on, especially for the novice student. Overall, I very much enjoyed playing this trumpet and admire the thoughtful and helpful way in which it has been built. Comparing this to my very first trumpet, the JP 151 Blues MK 2 would win hands down every time! The price is exceptional - a bargain considering the excellent accessories and features the JP 151 Blues MK 2 possesses."