pBone Music is fully committed to helping people of all ages get their start in music. We believe music matters – and what we want to ensure is that the musical journey is accessible and fun for everyone!
As the leading manufacturer of plastic trumpets and trombones, we know how brilliant our instruments are. They're a great entry point for younger players, but they're also fun to use, much more affordable than traditional brass instruments, and genuinely durable.
But how durable, exactly, are plastic instruments? It's a question you're absolutely right to be asking, especially if you're considering getting a pTrumpet or a pBuzz for a younger (and let's face it, clumsier) member of the family.
If someone were to ask you which material can stand more punishment out of brass and plastic, you'd probably say brass, right? It's only natural to assume that brass, a metal, would be tougher and more durable than plastic!
But, and I'm sure you've already worked out where we're going with this, our plastic instruments are actually tougher than many traditional brass instruments. While we obviously can't speak for every plastic instrument out there, our own range of pInstruments is made from a virtually indestructible (and fully recyclable) ABS design. This means the likes of the pCornet, pBone, and pBugle can withstand the most brutal knocks and bumps.
If you don't believe us, check out some of the customer and YouTube reviews! The vast majority of reviews of our pInstrument line bring up durability as a major factor because we understand that instruments made predominately for younger players need to be able to stand up to those nasty drops.
Traditional brass instruments, on the other hand, tend to be much more fragile. A dropped brass trumpet will almost certainly need a repair, while brass trombones are incredibly fragile, despite their size.
While there are of course advantages to brass instruments (and disadvantages to plastic ones), the fact is that brass is often simply too delicate to give to younger kids. If you're looking for a cheaper option that still sounds great and can take those inevitable accidents, consider a pInstrument.
Find Out More!
Convinced a plastic instrument is the right instrument for you? Feel free to browse through our comprehensive learning guide, or take a look at the full range of pInstruments to see which is right for you.
And if you’re still not sure, consider taking a look at the following articles:
What Is The Difference Between Plastic And Brass Instruments?
Serious About Making Music Fun: The Sustainable Choice
What Is The Easiest Instrument To Learn?
Ewan Moore
After seven years writing about video games, Ewan made the jump to the music instrument industry to stop his family asking when he was going to get a real job. Mostly, though, he adores music and is passionate about its vital role throughout life - especially in education. He also played guitar in several bands with deeply embarrassing names that won't be revealed here. With a degree in journalism from an NCTJ-accredited university under his belt, Ewan uses everything he learned as a writer over the last decade to help answer any questions you might have about pBone Music in an accessible (and hopefully entertaining) way. Because if you can write 1,000 words on SSDs and ray-tracing, you can explain why plastic instruments are accessible, sustainable, and fun.
