This is a truly fine, exquisite, instrument. It's tone is warm, it's slotting and intonation exceptional. It plays with great ease. Its valves are quick and has perfect compression and no signs of wear. All slides are free. It has (see pics) the shepherd's cook that is so desirable in a fine cornet. t comes with a music stand, slide grease, a mute, two mouthpieces, and it's original papers! One mouthpiece is a Vincent Bach 3C and the other is an Antoin Courtois 1 1/2 C. It has a large bore (see leadpipe pic), yet does not overwork the player. It is dent free. This horn will make you a satisfied cornet player for many years.