Although used (owned by me from new) the saxophone is in excellent condition and has only been used a few times. It's NOT a toy, it's a fully functioning Saxophone that is very challenging to play but also very rewarding. If you are a sax player you will understand what I octave above Soprano means!! Xtreme Saxes by Benedikt Eppelsheim in Germany. Each and every component is handcrafted by Benedikt to the highest standard resulting in a very special instrument that oozes quality. Decorated with fine engraving. Low Bb to high Eb, brass with old gold lacquer. With hard case. Uses sopranino reeds... - written range Bb 3–Eb 6, sounding Ab4-Db 7 - 1 octave above Bb soprano - same fingering as any modern saxophone - uses Eb , Ab or German style Bb clarinet reeds or sopranino sax reeds You can hear it being played by the Soprillo master on youtube https://youtu.be/r-6NvhK0MAA