Originally Posted by patdublc

This looks like one of the anniversary models. I bought one new when they came out. I didn't care for it and eventually traded it for another member of the brass family that has a larger bore and lacks valves.

The one I had was very stuffy and just too much work to play. But, that doesn't speak for all of the horns. I knew a couple of other people that loved them.

If it works for you, then it is a great horn.