The Giardinelli GS812A alto saxophone is a stunningly beautiful, professional-quality instrument, crafted in Europe to Giardinelli specifications. Body, bell, and neck are made of German nickel silver, plated with black nickel, and elaborately hand engraved. Keys are silver-plated with black pearl buttons. The neck has been specifically selected to match the individual characteristics of the instrument. Other features include an adjustable right-hand thumb hook; double key arms for low C, B, Bb keys; articulated low C# key; tilting low Bb spatula; leather pads with metal tone boosters. A superb instrument and priced to make it a remarkable value for an instrument of such fine quality.