Ok, it dont sound like a 4000€ silver or a bamboo... not that clear and deep. But of course, I AM a beginner, could depend a bit on me. But I really feel in love when I unboxed this flute. So cool looking, everything is there, all the complicated buttons and flaps along the whole thing just ready for me. And the weight is as my mobil, just nothing. I just love it, I choosed the black one. It makes me feel so cool :-D