Melissa & Doug Deluxe Band Set

This is a great set of instruments for kids! All wood, which I really liked. Considering it's a set for kids, I wasn't expecting much in the way of rich tones or perfectly pitched instruments - these are for playing with and are very fun! I got this to use at my one year old's birthday party - we had a music tent with a keyboard and a guitar for the kiddos, and included this set to go along with those things. It was a huge hit - the kids all had a great time and with so many pieces in the set, there was plenty of good stuff to go around. The kids (ranging in age from one to 13) really gave these pieces a beating, but they all held up beautifully. The xylophone was very popular and clearly was pounded (evidenced by the beaten "patina" it now has) but is still solid as a rock, as are the sticks. The only problem piece in the set is the recorder, which arrived extremely loose at it's "joint" and now won't stay together. A bit of a bummer, but easy to fix with a bit of glue. Now that the party is over, my little one is still enjoying these instruments and visits the box (which is a great storage piece!) daily to make a little music. Highly recommend this set!