This is a J. Michael bassoon. The list price was 400,000 yen (selling for around 300,000 yen), and it's a model not sold in Japan. The wood is dense, the key touch is good, and it's a good model that can produce a good volume of sound. I've used it with affection, but I'm selling it to raise funds. I think the water key, which makes it easy to drain water, is also highly rated. The sound range I've confirmed is from Low B♭ to High D (technically achievable). All keys are movable, and although the pads are due for replacement, there are no current problems. Due to being made in China, the key plating is slightly poor and has some roughness. Also, the cork on the right-hand pianissimo key (Low E connection) has deteriorated. Accessories include two bocals (a No. 1 from a domestic manufacturer and a No. 2 from Schreiber). The hard case is from a different instrument, so it will be shipped with the double joint cover removed.