Fully met my expectations. Comes with case and two mouthpieces, 3c and 5c. For me the 5c is easier to extract tone. Sounds a bit muffler than a brass instrument, but that's an advantage for enthusiasts who have neighbors but not a soundproof practice room. For me, it's a wonderful instrument for beginners. I recommend it, as well as the shop from which I've bought several other great (for my level) instruments, a harmonica, soprano and alto recorders, and an Irish flute in Fa. For those who don't have a teacher, I also recommend the Tonestro program (I have it on my Android phone) and the practice mute (practice mute).