This is a flute I received from a friend. I don't have much knowledge about flutes myself, so please understand that the following explanation is based on what I was told by the person who gave it to me and the musical instrument store where I recently had it appraised. m(_ _)m It was purchased about 4 years ago at Yamano Music in Ginza. It's a SR model, which is no longer available due to the recent price increase, and the material is all silver. Only the head joint has been custom-made and replaced. I'm not sure if it's pure gold. I researched the manufacturing date of the instrument and it seems to be about 5-6 years old. It seems to be usable in its current condition, but if you want to use it for a long time, you should have it maintained by a specialist (preferably at Muramatsu Flute). There is a feeling of use associated with use, but there are no noticeable scratches. If you have any concerns, please let me know and I will take additional photos. The current list price of this flute is about 1.62 million yen, according to the musical instrument store. The appraisal was also a considerable amount, although I will not disclose the details. The market price for used instruments seems to be around this price, so I will list it at this price. If there are no buyers, I plan to withdraw the listing and have the musical instrument store buy it. The flute case has the signatures of composer Yosuke Fukuda and flutist Hiroaki Kanda. I heard that they wrote them directly. Below is an excerpt from the store's description. Please let me know if there are any discrepancies. MURAMATSU SR RHE str. [New] [Inline Ring] [H Foot Joint] [SR Model] [All Silver Model] This is a flute specialty manufacturer that represents Japan. In 1923, Koichi Muramatsu, the founder, made the first flute in Japan. Since its founding, the company has been committed to handmade craftsmanship, pursuing the ideal flute that allows players to express everything in every scene. It is a top-of-the-line flute maker that fascinates flutists around the world with its wide range of products. The profound and impressive sound common to all models is truly a gem. [SR model] The SR model is an all-silver handmade soldered tone hole model. It is the highest-end model of all-silver handmade models.