I purchased this for an alto saxophone about two years ago at Yamano Music, but I haven't used it and have kept it stored in a drawer indoors. I'm not sure what generation it is, but it's new. I only tried it out at the store and haven't used it since. The SILVERSTEIN BK A 50M saxophone ligature (silver) is unused and new. It's effective for improving sound quality. - Brand: SILVERSTEIN - Model Name: BK & SONS Original Silver Returns, claims, and price reductions are not accepted. Thank you for looking. If I'm not on a long business trip, I will ship within a few days as stated. I usually ship within 1-2 days, but my upcoming business trip schedule is listed in my profile, so please read it before purchasing if you are in a hurry.