My parents bought it for me in approximately 1966. I have had it ever since. My daughters and grandson played it in band for awhile. It was refurbished approximately 30 years ago and remains in excellent condition. I just take it out on occasion and blow a few notes through it. Valves, slides and pads all seem good. Surface looks good, with some very light and small scratches and I think one small fly-sized shallow dent. If your not looking closely it looks new.Took it to a music store about a year ago and they said it was in exceptional condition.

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