This is a great flute, especially for the price. The wide bore takes a bit more air than some others, but it’s worth it since the tone is massive, especially on the low end. And the painted PVC looks surprisingly good-I’ve had audience members ask me what kind of wood, sometime with specific guesses as to the variety. It’s well worth the price, and great to have an indestructible instrument to play by the campfire or loan out to new players without worrying about damage!