Bach Stradivarius C trumpet 229G bell (that's a gold brass bell...very difficult to find) 25H leadpipe I bought this horn last year because I totally fell in love with its sound...full and rich. Unfortunately, I have not used it much and have used my other two c trumpets more. I believe the horn was made sometime between 2000-2002. It does show some wear in the laquer and there are some scratches on the bell. The horn could use a good professional cleaning. I haven't done this yet, but I would recommend the buyer get it cleaned. The horn is being sold as is. Please email with any questions. Happy bidding! I REALIZE THAT ON THIS LISTING MY PAYPAL BUYER PROTECTION RATING IS SHOWING AT ONLY $200. THIS IS NOT CORRECT. MY PROTECTION IS AT $2000. I CALLED PAYPAL ABOUT THIS TODAY (5/15/08) AND THEY ASSURED ME THAT I QUALIFY FOR THE $2000 IN PROTECTION. I ASKED IF I OR THEY COULD CHANGE THAT TO REFLECT ON THIS CURRENT LISTING AND THEY COULD OFFER NO SOLUTION...."JUST A SYSTEMATIC ERROR" SHE SAID. THIS WAS QUITE AN UNSATISFACTORY ANSWER TO ME. THE AGENT THEY ARE WORKING TO IMPROVE THESE KINDS OF ERRORS. REGARDLESS, I ASSURE YOU THAT YOU CAN BID WITH CONFIDENCE ON THIS ITEM.