Gig ready. Made in the Selmer Paris factory in France in 1977. Around 30% lacquer remains, gives it a cool patina and a nice sound, especially when I play jazz on it. I've recorded on it in the past, sounds really lovely and warm. Belonged to a jazz player out on the east coast. I've included a letter from the original owner. No dents, it's had some work done to it in the past.