Purchased in January of this year and used for six months, practicing twice a month for two hours each time. I'm selling it because I haven't been able to use it effectively. I selected and purchased this mouthpiece for its excellent high-note clarity and ease of playing in the low register. It features a solistic tone and is suitable for use in wind bands, ensembles, and solo performances. There is a mark in the center, as if the logo has been slightly scraped off, and there are some scratches from a Silverstein ligature.