Thank you very much for viewing. This product is made with great care, using materials like reeds that have been air-dried for a year and a half and smoked for over 10 years, as well as carefully selected hat materials, cement, and washi paper. I believe you'll understand the quality if you read the reviews from repeat customers and many others. If, by any chance, you are not satisfied, we offer returns and exchanges. To all the reed "refugees" across the country, please consider giving it a try. This reed is slightly thinner, but I am confident you will be satisfied.