If you’re thinking about getting your child their first instrument this Christmas, you may want to consider getting them a plastic one. A whole host of instruments made from plastic offer a great sound whilst being resilient and lightweight enough for everyday use with young children. Most come available in bright, colourful options making these fantastic instruments that bit more fun.
1. The pTrumpet
The Jiggs pTrumpet is a fully functional B♭ trumpet made entirely from plastic. The pTrumpet is a great first instrument for young children and a fantastic introduction to playing a brass instrument. Because it is made from 100% plastic, it is much lighter and comes at a much lower price than a brass equivalent.
It comes in an array of fun colours and is available on our rent-to-buy plans!
2. The pBone
The Jiggs pBone Plastic B♭ Tenor Trombone was the first plastic instrument from our selection to hit the scene and has been incredibly popular since. The pBone offers a fully functioning trombone made from ABS plastic and is half the weight of a standard trombone. Unlike standard trombones, the pBone is incredibly resilient; it is not sensitive to temperature and humidity and is 100% waterproof, making it ideal for practise in all weather!
We also have the pBone Plastic E♭ Alto Trombone for very young children. This is a mini alto trombone made from ABS plastic. As it is a smaller alto instrument, it is even more lightweight than the pBone Tenor weighing just 500g, and has a shorter slide which is ideal for young children with limited reach.
The pBone Plastic B♭ Tenor Trombone is available in 8 fun colours.
The pBone Plastic E♭ Alto Trombone comes in red and blue.
Both are available on our rent-to-buy plans!
3. The Nuvo Clarineo
The Nuvo Clarineo 2.0 is a C key plastic clarinet from Nuvo. It is a great choice of instrument for a beginner, especially for children aged 7 and above who are interested in learning to play the clarinet. The Nuvo Clarineo is much lighter and smaller than a standard B♭ clarinet, making it ideal for players with smaller hands.
The Nuvo Clarineo 2.0 comes in 4 colours and is available on our rent-to-buy plans.
4. The Nuvo Flute
The Nuvo jFlute 2.0 is the latest flute offering from Nuvo. This ultra-light, plastic flute is great for young beginners, especially those aged 5 and upwards. It comes with an updated “Firstnote” mouthpiece that allows beginners to get a good sound from the instrument on their first try and a new “donut head joint”, which brings the keyword closer to the body whilst keeping the lip plate and keywork in line. It is made from plastic and is 100% waterproof!
The Nuvo jFlute 2.0 comes in 4 different colours and is available on our rent-to-buy plans.
5. The jSax
The jSax 2.0 is the updated plastic saxophone from Nuvo. The jSax is made from plastic, is 100% waterproof and is pitched in C, making it ideal for young players and those learning in a classroom environment.
The Nuvo jSax 2.0 comes in 7 colours and is available on our rent-to-buy plans.