This King Zephyr alto is a great deal! With this alto you are getting a very powerful saxophone for under $1000. This horn has some normal wear on the bow but the rest of the horn looks very good with other very normal wear. The engraving is in good condition and the lacquer is a very rich color giving this saxophone a nice look. The pads are used but are still ready for playing. This saxophone has nylon resonators that are in good condition. This saxophone is a great playing horn and with a few adjustments it could be turned into a real player.