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Item Weight

14.67 pounds

Product Dimensions

30 x 21 x 17 inches

ASIN

B005BTNXKO

Item model number

MBR-30+92D

Batteries

2 AAA batteries required.

Customer Reviews

4.3 152 ratings

4.3 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#24,312 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#1 in Baritone Horns

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

July 8, 2011

Color Name

Intermediate

Material Type

Brass,Lead,Silver,Stainless Steel

Instrument Key

B Flat

Battery type

Zinc Carbon

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Mendini by Cecilio MBR-30 intermediate baritone horn is equipped with a rose-brass lead pipe, which gives this instrument a warm, rich, and full-bodied sound. The lightweight and 9" bell design will compliment players at all performance levels. This model uses 3 top action valves with stainless steel pistons for fast and responsive action.

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4.3 out of 5

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Customers like the value, weight, appearance and versatility of the brass and woodwind instruments. For example, they mention it's great for the money, easy to carry and a nice sounding horn that's worth its weight in brass. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, sound quality, performance, and size.

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12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the brass and woodwind instruments. They say it's great for the money, saves them money, and is worth its weight in brass.

"...For the price, this instrument is a good little investment." Read more

"Bought for my 12 year old who was starting band! Saved so much money! Works great!!!" Read more

"...It's A nice sounding horn that's worth it's weight in brass." Read more

"...a 5 star rating because it is a very nice instrument at an absolutely fantastic price...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers find the brass and woodwind instruments light weight and easy to carry.

"For the money, this can’t be beat. The case is lightweight, decent quality, and will do a fine job at protecting the horn...." Read more

"...It is actually a bit smaller and a lot lighter than the previous baritone my daughter used from school. She loves it! Definitely recommend" Read more

"Wonderful instrument! Plays very well, sounds great and is so light and easy to carry." Read more

"...It is light weight and easy to handle. It sounds good and is quite compact...." Read more

6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the brass and woodwind instruments. They mention that it is a beautiful looking instrument, the case is nice, and the horn is surprisingly nice.

"...The instrument appears to be well constructed and looks great...." Read more

"...My son has been learning on it all year. The horn is surprisingly nice! The valves are all well tooled and work well...." Read more

"...The case is nice; it seems like it will protect the horn well. Although it's a "soft case", the inside of it is hard to protect the horn...." Read more

"The instrument looks great and sounds good. The accessories are great...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the brass and woodwind instruments versatile. They say it's perfect for students, elementary school children, and beginners. They also say it makes a good practice horn.

"...While this is by no means a pro-level horn, it’s perfect for a student or the casual horn player." Read more

"...Overall, this horn is perfect for someone to play and learn on while deciding if they want to continue to play...." Read more

"...His instructor says it is good for the practice he needs to do." Read more

"Good for elementary school child, small for teenager 13+. Sound is good, nice carrier case." Read more

22 customers mention15 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the brass and woodwind instrument. Some mention that the case is lightweight, decent quality, and well constructed. They say it holds up great, while others say that it's very cheaply made, with noisy and rough pistons.

"For the money, this can’t be beat. The case is lightweight, decent quality, and will do a fine job at protecting the horn...." Read more

"...The horn is surprisingly nice! The valves are all well tooled and work well...." Read more

"Did not project good sound, poor quality. Valves stuck. very light weight. Returnd it the next day for a refund." Read more

"...Everything seems pretty well made and is put together fine; the cork on the spit valve lines up with the hole properly, all 3 valves operate fine,..." Read more

20 customers mention12 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the brass and woodwind instruments. Some mention that it has a nice sound and projects nicely, while others say that it broke almost immediately. They also have issues with the pitch and tone of notes Bb, C, and D. The sound mixer thing is super cheap and not worth the money, and the pistons are noisy and rough.

"...It still projects nicely and has a good tone. The instrument appears to be well constructed and looks great...." Read more

"...Not only do I have issues with the pitch and tone of notes Bb, C, and D, but I also have problems on the attack of these notes as well...." Read more

"...The instrument has a good sound. Mouth piece was junk, after putting a small bore 6 1/2 mouth piece on the instrument, the sound was very rich...." Read more

"The sound of this horn is great. I'm an adult, and played it regularly in our church orchestra...." Read more

13 customers mention9 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the brass and woodwind instruments. Some mention that it works well, with all 3 valves operating fine, and all tuning slides function properly. Others say that it didn't work properly and is unusable.

"...The horn is surprisingly nice! The valves are all well tooled and work well...." Read more

"...Saved so much money! Works great!!!" Read more

"...The one included seemed like a good one, but mine didn't work. It came with batteries (2 AAA), so I tried those first and nothing happened...." Read more

"Baritone’s are typically very expensive. This product works well, brings the accessories needed for carrying and maintaining...." Read more

6 customers mention3 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the brass and woodwind instrument. Some find it a bit smaller and lighter than the previous, while others say it's much smaller than the standard baritones.

"...It is actually a bit smaller and a lot lighter than the previous baritone my daughter used from school. She loves it! Definitely recommend" Read more

"...The bell is a bit smaller than many baritone horns, but not by a lot. It still projects nicely and has a good tone...." Read more

"...It is light weight and easy to handle. It sounds good and is quite compact...." Read more

"...It is much smaller than the standard baritones that the other students have, but we didn't mind because we figured we would get him a nicer..." Read more

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Haus of Haus

For the price, you can’t beat it

Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2020

Color: IntermediateVerified Purchase

For the money, this can’t be beat. The case is lightweight, decent quality, and will do a fine job at protecting the horn. The bell is a bit smaller than many baritone horns, but not by a lot. It still projects nicely and has a good tone. The instrument appears to be well constructed and looks great. As a bonus, it included a generous sized bottle of valve oil, a cleaning cloth and an electronic tuner. The only real complaint is the included mouthpiece, which lacks a smooth edge around the inside surface. I ended up replacing the mouthpiece with another I found on Amazon for less than $10 and it works great. While this is by no means a pro-level horn, it’s perfect for a student or the casual horn player.

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Matthew

Not Bad at all

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020

Color: IntermediateVerified Purchase

I bought this horn at the beginning of the school year, in September 2019. My son has been learning on it all year. The horn is surprisingly nice! The valves are all well tooled and work well. There is a bit of a challenge for new players to figure out where the spit is to empty, but all of the loops are easily removable as long as you have them greased.

The instrument has a good sound. Mouth piece was junk, after putting a small bore 6 1/2 mouth piece on the instrument, the sound was very rich. For the price, this instrument is a good little investment.

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StarkContrast

Detailed Review From Experienced Player - Good Horn, Bad Mouthpiece, Broken Tuner/Metronome

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016

Color: IntermediateVerified Purchase

I feel like this instrument needs a really in-depth review; I kept trying to find as many reviews as I could before purchasing and never really found enough unbiased information about it to help me make a decision about the purchase. For that reason, I'm going to be as detailed as I can be with this review, and I hope that it'll help others like me when making the decision on whether or not to purchase this baritone.

ABOUT ME:
I'll start with a little background - I'm not an expert by a long shot! But I know most people looking to buy this horn are either buying it for their kids who are in band, or for themselves because they're looking to get back into it. I played 1 year of trombone and 6 years of baritone and euphonium in school. I've played a lot of different brands of baritones and euphoniums because I never owned my own instrument; my middle school and high school had instruments that were assigned to us. The "better" horns were typically assigned to upperclassmen and/or first and second chair, so as a beginner I played a rusty dented Selmer, then I played a Jupiter briefly, and then my junior and senior year in high school I played a new-ish Yamaha 4-valve which was definitely my favorite. I was in both marching band and symphonic band, and my horn for marching band was almost always an older, dented King marching euphonium. So again, I'm not a professional or anything, but I have a fair amount of experience with baritones and euphoniums, and this review is based on just my (limited) knowledge and experience.

I've been out of high school for almost 15 years now, and I just kinda got the urge to pick music back up again. I barely remember how to read music and can only remember the finger positions for 5 or 6 of the most basic notes, but I can play the Bb scale just from muscle memory (haha) so I wanted to pick up an inexpensive baritone or euphonium for me to play around with and see how much I remember and how quickly I can pick it back up. I was going to try to find a used Yamaha or even a Selmer, or Jupiter, etc. but honestly even a used Yamaha is still expensive, and the other used horns are retired from local schools with tons of dents and scratches, so when I found this Mendini company and saw the prices, I was pretty excited! I opted for a baritone instead of a euphonium because, although I prefer the sound of a euphonium, the baritone is smaller and the tone difference is so minimal, having a smaller horn outweighs it for me right now.

HORN APPEARANCE:
The horn arrived on time and in good condition. It's really an attractive instrument; I was worried because it's "Made in China" (gasp!) but these days it seems like there is a range of quality coming from China, some vastly better than others, so I'm glad I chose to be optimistic with this purchase. Everything seems pretty well made and is put together fine; the cork on the spit valve lines up with the hole properly, all 3 valves operate fine, and all tuning slides function fine as well. No dents, dings, scratches, or scuffs were noticeable. Someone who doesn't know/recognize the well-known brands of instruments would never know this is an inexpensive horn! The included mouthpiece also looks nice. The only negative thing I can say about it is that the pretty rose-gold color of the part that comes to the mouthpiece isn't quite as vivid as it is in the pictures. At first, I had to really look at it to tell that it wasn't the same gold color as the rest of the horn. VERY minor thing, only aesthetic.

THE HORN CASE:
The case is nice; it seems like it will protect the horn well. Although it's a "soft case", the inside of it is hard to protect the horn. I know some people seem concerned that a soft case isn't good enough for their kiddo to carry their horn on the school bus, etc but trust me, this will be fine. It's pretty tough. The straps that came with the case are a bit confusing at first, but I figured out how to make it into a backpack style case easily. I was hoping there was an easy way to have a long shoulder strap, and while you technically CAN do it that way, the hook placement on the case isn't really optimal for it. I'm going to do it anyway, though, so it's definitely an option, just not ideal. The quality of the case and straps seems great. I can't speak to durability since I've only had it for a few days so far.

In addition to it not having a "perfect" shoulder strap solution, there are a few other minor drawbacks to the case:

- Firstly, the square zippered compartment on the outside of the case seems perfect for holding a few music books, but the size of the compartment is just a TAD too short to hold more than 1 or 2 thin books (like the Standard of Excellence books that most beginner band students will be required to use). I fit mine in there, but if I was to try to put them in there in a rush and not take my time to make it fit properly, it would be easy to bend or rip pages, get the pages stuck in the zipper, etc. I can see a student jamming their books in there and zipping in a hurry because the bell rang, only to find out later that they wrecked a few pages of their book, or the zipper, or both. It's a minor annoyance but it's worth mentioning because Mendini could fix this issue by making this compartment literally a quarter-of-an-inch taller. To be clear, this has nothing to do with the capacity (thickness) of the compartment, it's the actual height; from the bottom of the pocket to the zipper top.

- Next, the inside compartment where the player will typically keep valve oil, tuning slide lubricant, a cleaning cloth, etc. doesn't have a lid or anything. That's somewhat common for less expensive cases, but it's a bit of a pain especially for kids in school! What happens (in a school band setting) is you'll get your instrument out or put it away very quickly (because of class changes or whatever) so these lose items coming out of that open-top bucket compartment will definitely happen, and they might fall to the floor or wherever. It's not the end of the world, but when it's the third time in 6 weeks that you're buying valve oil because it keeps getting lost, it'll be a bit frustrating. My suggestion is to put ALL these loose items together in a zip lock back or something, making it more noticeable if it falls out. Of course, if you're like me and determined that the zipper compartment on the outside of the case is a bit too small for your music books, you could just keep all your extras in there!

THE TUNER/METRONOME UNIT: CAUTION
I thought it was neat that this horn came with a tuner and metronome. Most beginner bands probably don't require it, but a player of any age/skill level will need it if they want to practice and improve. The one included seemed like a good one, but mine didn't work. It came with batteries (2 AAA), so I tried those first and nothing happened. So I went to the store to get some new batteries, thinking it might be just bad batteries. When I came back from the store (15 minutes probably), the unit was very warm to the touch, and the batteries that were in it were so hot I could barely touch them! This scared me a bit; glad I wasn't gone from home long, it could have started a fire! Regardless, the unit didn't work with the new batteries either, but I took ALL batteries out of it since it's clearly got some kind of odd electrical issue. I sent a note to the seller about it, and I'll try to remember to update this review when they respond. However, this is not a deal breaker by any means. I was able to find and download good FREE tuner and metronome apps for my iPhone. For a student, don't rely on their cell phone to be their tuner or metronome; too many distractions from practice time, plus it will reduce their phone's battery which they might need later in the day. A good tuner/metronome combo unit can typically be bought for less than $35; choose a brand like Korg or Boss, or whatever your local music store recommends and/or has in stock.

OTHER EXTRAS:
The horn also came with some gloves, valve oil, and a cleaning cloth. The gloves are nice I suppose, but the only time I ever played with gloves was in marching band, and this isn't a marching horn. But even if it were, my high school provided us with sized gloves, so this extra is just kinda meh. I know it protects the finish of the horn, but I'm hesitant to even recommend using them because to me it just makes the horn slippery to hold onto, so I'd worry about dropping it with the gloves on. The cleaning cloth is standard, hang onto it, keep it in your case, there's always stuff you'll need them for! The valve oil I can't really speak to the quality of it just yet. I'm sure most valve oil is the same but I've always used Al Cass or the Yamaha stuff so I'm sticking with that!

PLAYING THE BARITONE:
If and when you buy this horn, you need to grease it down good when you first receive it, before you do anything else. Not sure if this is standard (probably), but mine was shipped to me bone dry; the tuning slides need to be greased and the valves need to be oiled. And keep in mind that it's brand new, so it's going to soak it up! Be generous with it the first time; you can always wipe off the excess.

When I first played it, I was pleasantly surprised! I was VERY worried and ready for it to sound like a plastic, raspy, out-of-tune, Made in China nightmare. Or a kazoo lol. BUT IT SOUNDS GOOD! Keep in mind that I haven't played in almost 15 years, but I know what it should sound like, and for someone who isn't a professional, the sound this horn makes is more than adequate. As most brass players know, the tone the instrument makes has more to do with the player than the horn, and after a couple of hours of practice, then a break, and then a 15-minute warm up, I'm able to produce a tone I'm quite satisfied with. My biggest problem is that notes in the bottom half of the Bb scale sound horrible flat. Now, this could be a result of lips that haven't formed these notes in years, but the notes in the top half of the scale sound great, and I'm able to nail the pitch accurately (according to my tuner). But some notes, (most notably Bb, C, and D) sound pretty bad. These notes sound bad in terms of pitch AND tone. I've tried tuning, and while it helped a LITTLE, there is still something notably wrong about the sound of the Bb, C, and D. I can correct the pitches (eventually) using my lips, but it's tough, and my muscle memory is telling me that it's just not right. It's just perplexing to me because all the other notes above D on the scale sound great! So I'm really trying to figure out if it's ME, or if it's the horn, causing it. What I've got it boiled down to is...

THE MOUTHPIECE: IMPORTANT
The mouthpiece that came with this horn is a bit odd to me. If you're familiar with trombone/baritone/euphonium mouthpieces, you know that there's a lot of things that make a mouthpiece what it is. If you're not a musician and you're buying this for your kiddo in band, let me just give you a super brief-but-hopefully-useful overview. The mouthpiece is probably the thing that matters most. There's like a million to choose from. That's a slight exaggeration but when buying a mouthpiece, a musician has to consider: rim width, cup depth, cup diameter, cup shape, and a few other things. All of these things provide a different function, so changing any of them can change a lot about the tone and range of the instrument, or even provide certain advantages to players depending on their teeth, lips, etc. So a professional baritone player may have a LOT of different mouthpieces, which he/she will select from depending on the piece of music they're playing. But for a beginner, it's important that they learn on a mouthpiece that doesn't give them any crutches, that isn't "too much X" or "too much Y". By starting with kind of a "blank slate" mouthpiece, they'll develop their own tone, style, quirks, preferences, etc while having a wide, normal range of notes for the instrument. Most beginners on trombone, baritone, or euphonium start out with a Bach 12C mouthpiece (or a similar equivalent in other brands) for some reason. Most players eventually branch out to find mouthpieces that they like better or that complement their particular style better, but I always just stuck with the 12C, switching only to a 6.5AL on a few occasions. The mouthpiece that came with this horn is NOTHING like any mouthpiece I've ever used...

If you're familiar with mouthpieces, here's my rundown of this one: It's got a V-shaped cup, which I feel like is odd - I'm used to a U-shaped cup. I have no way to measure how deep the cup is, or its diameter, but the rim is rounded and medium-wide. I feel like I can play in the higher register more easily, and it's VERY easy on lip fatigue (not sure if that's because of the really rounded rim or if it has more to do with the backbore size or cup dimensions). Not only do I have issues with the pitch and tone of notes Bb, C, and D, but I also have problems on the attack of these notes as well. Again, I know it could be that I've lost my chops over the last 15 years, but given that I'm just not having the same issues with higher notes, that's what's led me to believe that it's the mouthpiece. I know I haven't played in 15 years, but I've played this horn, with this mouthpiece, for a total of about 5 hours so far and I can honestly say that I think this mouthpiece is the majority of my problem. I ordered a Bach 12C (lol, old trusty) and I'll update this review when I play with it and see if it fixes the issues I'm having.

UPDATE:
My new mouthpiece (Bach 12C) came in today and the offending notes sound MUCH better! I'm updating this review to say that anyone who purchases this horn should definitely spend the extra $50 (or $30 used on eBay) for a more generally accepted mouthpiece.

FINAL THOUGHTS:
- Is this a good instrument for a beginner band student? Yes, but I HIGHLY recommend you get them a "real" mouthpiece.
- Is this a good instrument for someone who has been playing for years non-professionally? Sure, but a non-professional musician with years of experience may detect a difference in tone that they don't prefer.
- Is this a good instrument for someone who wants to play professionally (i.e. adult orchestras, solos, small ensembles, college)? It will work for them, but it would not be my first recommendation.

Overall, this horn is perfect for someone to play and learn on while deciding if they want to continue to play. At this price, I would recommend buying this horn for a student in 5th/6th/7th grade, and if they are serious about it into 8th grade and high school, I'd recommend selling this one on craigslist for $150 and buying them a new or used Jupiter, King, Yamaha, or Besson.

Hope this review helped someone, and if you have any questions, just ask - I'll do my best to answer!

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Bosslady

Great for beginner band

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2023

Color: BeginnerVerified Purchase

Bought for my 12 year old who was starting band! Saved so much money! Works great!!!

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Amanda Denise

Perfect gift, works well

Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024

Color: IntermediateVerified Purchase

Baritone’s are typically very expensive. This product works well, brings the accessories needed for carrying and maintaining. It is actually a bit smaller and a lot lighter than the previous baritone my daughter used from school. She loves it! Definitely recommend

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J. Rasmussen

The middle valve rotates out of the guide

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2020

Color: BeginnerVerified Purchase

The sound of this horn is great. I'm an adult, and played it regularly in our church orchestra. After a year though, the plastic guide on the middle valve, inside the shaft, left the 'furrow' that it should slide up and down in. That caused the air flow to diminish. I solved this with a mark from a red permanent felt pen on the thin stem that connects to the finger pad. Whenever I saw that it was veering away from where I set it, I'd grab the finger pad and rotate it back. That lasts for about 2 minutes, and then it starts moving again.

I don't recommend this for students who have enough to worry about in band. (My issue happened after the warranty period.)

(But maybe a different one would be fine. I subsequently ordered a Euphonium with the larger bell, and it is fine.)

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