I bought this wonderful cello brand new and have taken good care of it. Yamaha silent cellos originally didn't have the best bridges, so I had one custom made by Emmanuel Gradoux-Matt when he was with Rene Morel Violins in NYC. I mostly used this for practice in situations that required quiet, but I also performed live with it amplified.The only reason I'm selling it is because I upgraded to one of the new collapsible ones. I will include the brand new headphones and stereo cable with this auction.I have owned electric cellos by Zeta and Steinberger, and this is by far the most familiar feeling, cello-like instrument in its category. It is the perfect practice cello, and it sounds great through an amp or PA as well.