This item was returned in great condition. It looks and plays like new, with only minor signs of use (slight scuffs, etc.). The Etude ECL-200 student clarinet is a quality and reliable instrument choice for beginners and music enthusiasts. Each Etude ECL-200 clarinet features a brushed resin body and nickel silver keys. The adjustable thumb rest makes alterations for different thumb positions a great instrument for the beginning musician. There are a lot of imported student instruments, but Etude is consistently met with favorable reviews from students and directors alike. The ECL-200 comes with a premium ABS plastic case. Etude instruments are known for their ability to stand up to the harsh treatment student instruments sometimes undergo.