Beautifully crafted, full and dark tone with loads of core and projection. I use it with a Yamaha custom 82Z II tenor sax, as an addition to my Theo Wanne Durga 3, 7*, and they really compliments each other, thus providing flexibility for all genres and venues; Jazz/Funk/Rock/Electric/Studio/Live stage or clubs. I use the the heavy copper pressure plates on both. Experimenting with the pressure plate set and reed/ligature position/pressure plate material is really interesting and gives great results as for adjusting and obtaining the sound Your are after. The Theo Wanne after sales support is second to none, and a valuable addition to Your purchase. They pay great attention to their customers, which is very reassuring.