I purchased this instrument used. It's a red brass bell and the sound is very good. The short tuning slide produces a warm tone. I cleaned the inside of the instrument after purchasing it. While there are many dents and scratches, the pistons function without issue, and the sound is good. I was planning to adjust the slightly sticky 3rd valve slide and make it my main instrument. However, I happened to acquire another YCR-3330 with fewer dents, so I'm putting this one up for sale. I also purchased and attached a 1st valve screw (see the last photo). There is no sticking on any of the slides. Please check the photos as this instrument has many scratches. This is a used item, and the above information is based on my personal assessment, so there may be oversights. Please understand and consider this item with no claims and no returns.