Got this from an old friend that use to play throughout college and then some. He has decided to let it all go.  The bassoon was checked out by a local repair shop whom said that everything functions as it should, pads are great, no issues.  It is all playable.  He had a reed and showed it off for a minute.  Really cool and really great sounding piece.  There are some bumps and bruises from time.  Some finish is coming off in a spot.  There was a reset of one of the brackets that hold the 2 parts together, you can see all this in the pictures.  There is a dent on the very bottom end cap. Comes with the original case and bocal Feel free to ask any questions.