As an adult beginner looking for a more "symphonic" large bore sound, this did the trick. It has a very soft and dark tone compared to my other mouthpiece - it doesn't sound like it's the same trombone! So if you're looking for a darker tone, this will deliver. It requires a lot of air, so maybe not for the faint of heart beginners, but it's definitely not impossible to play. Playing high is more difficult, so maybe not the best mouthpiece if that's your thing (at least if you're a beginner).