This flute is by far the best flute I have ever owned! Ever music teacher raves about how it is the most beautiful sounding and most well crafted flute they have ever heard/seen. I learned to play on this flute and after 5 years it still works as new. There is a small almost unnoticeable dent in the head piece but it doesn't effect pitch or tone and the finger pads are a little older but will last about another 10 years. Comes with a hard case. I bought this flute for $1500 and I willing to negotiate pricing :) feel free to message me! I'm trying to sell this flute fast!