You would not know this instrument from a brand new one. Super. plays great Has gold keys and gold body. I have liked playing this one more than my Selmer mark VI. I am older and dont play much any more Will let this go. It is between a beginner and intermediate model. It even has the high F #. the gold key are only on the Japan Yamahas. Think horn is near perfect and plays great. Just lowered price two hundred dollars. This horn is so much better than anything you will buy new in a music store today. I am a retired Band Dir. played all my life. Lot of Gigs. Thanks and thanks for reading this. Charley