Bought new in 1982, this instrument was in regular use with an amateur orchestra until 1991, then stored in dry conditions until 2014 (I stopped playing in the interim due to work commitments and an extended period living abroad). It was then professionally serviced and used intermittently until December 2016, when I upgraded my instruments. It comes with a 926 mouthpiece, as supplied with the Imperial clarinets, which greatly improves the instrument's response compared with the standard 592 mouthpiece. A lockable double B & H case is also included in the price.