For those considering purchasing the FJ series (FJ55Ⅱ, FJ77Ⅱ) entry-level model Fossati oboe, this is a great opportunity! You have a chance to purchase a professional model for less than an entry-level model! This is a Fossati oboe AO1J (semi-automatic, made in 2015, current new suggested retail price: 1,815,000 yen). I had it as a sub-instrument, but I mostly use my main instrument, so I'm selling it because I haven't been using it. It was overhauled last July before being put up for sale. The body was oiled, the keys were polished, all the pads were replaced, and the joint corks and key corks were also replaced, so the instrument is almost like new. There has never been any cracking in the body. As shown in the 6th and 7th images, it has passed the audition test by the late Michel Béné, a tester for Fossati, and is also a selected instrument by Hitoshi Wakui of the NHK Symphony Orchestra, so it is a truly professional-approved instrument! (Instruments selected by Wakui are especially known for their good intonation in Japan and are highly regarded). It is one of the flagship models among the products Fossati offers in Japan and produces accurate intonation like Yamaha. There is no unnecessary resistance in the high register, and you can play the upper and lower notes with the same pressure. There are also relatively few tubes that are difficult to match, and it seems to work well with both German and French systems. (Of course, tubes are really a matter of preference...) This is perfect for those who are thinking, "I want an instrument that is easy to tune like a Yamaha, but I find it difficult to match the thicker French-style tubes..." A rosewood replacement bell is also included. It has a very soft sound quality, and the instrument feels quite light, so it is also useful for solo performances! The case & cover are genuine products. *There is some fraying on the cover, but it does not affect use at all. (See example, image 5) The case, cover, and tubes are not sold separately. Also, trial playing is not allowed. *This is only sold on Mercari. Please be aware that it is not sold on scam sites that appear in Google searches. Thank you.