This is a predecessor to the pocket saxophone, conceived by musician Brian Lee Wittman, who lives on the island of Maui, Hawaii. It produces a rich sound that you wouldn't expect from its 33cm length. Please search for "Bamboo Sax" on YouTube. The reed has been sterilized, dried, and stored. I purchased it on Amazon for 11,350 yen. (Purchased in August 2016) Thank you for looking.