The TR 200 Bb trumpet from Thomann is the successor model to the brand's long-running and well-established TR-4 model and continues to dazzle both musically and visually in its revised form, delivering impressively clean intonation and a clearly defined sound. The TR 200 trumpet features a brass bell, nickel silver outer slides, and a gold brass lead pipe, and its elegant appearance is further enhanced by a clear lacquer finish. As a budget-friendly choice for trumpet players looking for a reliable second instrument, the Thomann TR 200 Bb trumpet is also in no way inferior to considerably more expensive competitor instruments: On the contrary, it has all the hallmarks of a "best-in-class" instrument within its price category.
The Thomann TR 200 Bb trumpet is fitted with stainless steel perinet valves that provide a smooth action, and it also features a medium-large bore that makes it the ideal choice for less experienced trumpeters. The distinctly present sound, which has plenty of punch, is delivered through the brass bell measuring 126mm in diameter, and the trumpet also comes with an adjustable ring on the third valve slide and a saddle on the first valve slide. The scope of delivery includes a standard mouthpiece, a deluxe lightweight case complete with backpack straps, and additional accessories so that players can get started right away. Of course, it goes without saying that the TR 200 Bb trumpet should be well-maintained at all times: The valves in particular will benefit from regular oil application.
The TR 200 has repeatedly proven itself as an excellent entry-level instrument for ambitious young trumpeters, and in addition to the extensive features and enjoyable playing experience that it provides, players will also enjoy other special advantages, including the instrument's thin-walled construction from high-quality sheet brass, which makes it comparatively light and thus particularly suitable for trumpet students who are not yet fully grown. The low overall mass also allows children and adolescents to focus on their actual performance, approach, and breathing, rather than having to battle with posture. Like its predecessor model, the Thomann TR 200 is also a popular choice among seasoned trumpeters as a second instrument for use in more demanding environments such as carnival processions, marching bands, and other scenarios where their more expensive main instrument would perhaps be better left at home.
Thomann-brand instruments, which are exclusively built by renowned manufacturers, now constitute a large part of Thomann’s product range alongside numerous big-name brands. With unbeatable price-performance ratios, Thomann wind instruments are the obvious first choice for students and beginners – and others too. The technical features and uncompromising sound quality they offer are usually reserved for much more expensive instruments found in the professional market segment.
The features and manufacturing quality of the TR 200 Bb trumpet make it the ideal choice for beginners and students, effortlessly meeting their requirements through secondary school and beyond. Although there are various other more expensive instruments to choose from (some of which come with astonishingly high price tags), a certain level of playing skill is essential in order to get the most out of these instruments – a skill that, as everyone knows, takes some time to develop. So why invest in attributes which are neither needed, nor used or exploited, in the first instance? The TR 200 provides the perfect launch pad and lets budding players get started right away rather than having to wait and save up for a much more expensive trumpet.