I bought this trumpet after years of playing and trying/changing multiple trumpets, and always came back to Yamaha. 5335 series are Japan made, so quality is top notch. Very free blowing, easy response even in piano, very good control due to perfect intonation, perfect slotting and rapid response in all registers. Sweet, warm and soft sound in piano, which becomes bright when pushed due to gold brass bell, with a lot of core and vibrance just like all Yamaha proffesional trumpets. Perfect all around trumpet, for classical, jazz, big band, orchestra, traditional and many other styles. Very easy to shape the sound with different mouthpieces. Excellent price vs. quality ratio, considering it's made in Japan. Like all Yamaha trumpets, it's perfectly finished, valves are like butter, and all the slides are moving soft and free. Great and elegant pearl finger buttons inlays. Excellent overall quality ! When you don't know what to choose, Yamaha is the answer!