This is a beautiful instrument, used only about five times for practice since I purchased it. However, there are some blemishes, which is the fate of lacquer instruments. If you understand that, it's almost new. It's a good instrument with a great sound and response. I selected this one from five instruments, even though this model has a low production number. This is a discontinued model, and it's lacquer. It's a rare find, so how about it? Please be sure to read my profile before purchasing. I'm not new to selling instruments, so I will pack it carefully.