This is a very desirable vintage for this alto. It was made the second year buescher started making the top hat. The sax has been chemically delaquered. All pads seal good but most of them will need to be replace in some time. It has the original resos and norton springs...I had the case appraised by a professional appraiser at $400...he said these cases are not easy to find...the only reason why Im selling it is because I need the money... good luck bidding...