Rudal carte made in Japan 1970-80s when farmed out by B&H,Japanese expertise when producing flutes since Shakuhachi times,pads are seated well and spring action set light, had small ding just below collar above trills but it was almost smoothed out by me years ago,tenon protective caps for body and head joint,serial number at foot end of body. D# key/pinky on foot has little bit of wear on plating— photo (acceptable after 40/50 years daily use I suppose????) Hard case external covering as new in Rudal reddish, plus a soft outer zip bag.
