This replaced a pear-wood Mollenhauer Canta tenor that I got a while back... there was nothing wrong with that tenor, but all the rest of my instruments are Denners, and I just like the design and shape. So I upgraded. :-) The responsiveness and sound of this instrument is simply superb. Surprisingly light to hold, the Denner tenor feels has a lovely and rich sound. I like the attractiveness the zapatero "boxwood", and the instrument feels good in the hand. The recorder came in a fairly sturdy carrying case (though I'll probably special-order one of those leather-trimmed cotton taco-cases?which I think Thomann should stock?the Mollenhauer 7723 is the one that fits). In the carrying case there is a leather-ended wooden clening rod, fingering chart, and joint grease. I am delighted with this purchase.