Over a year ago, Ted Klum announced that they would no longer manufacture the Contemporary model. As a result, two of these mouthpieces remained in stock at a long-established musical instrument store in Shin-Okubo, and I immediately purchased them. I already use one of the same model, and this one was kept as a spare. It has a larger volume than current high-end mouthpieces, with a warm, thick low-end. The unique, slightly raspy tone is pleasant and spreads beautifully from the bell. Because the Contemporary is rarely given up once used, it's almost never found on the used market. It is a new, unused item that will be impossible to obtain in the future. If you are looking for one, please don't miss this opportunity and consider purchasing it.