an absolutely gorgeous stick with its bright red colour tones and large natural bell features, with a big roomy bell it opunches out bass resonance, has excellent pressure and plays with ease. its a great balance between trad and contempory style with its medium open bore which allows great room for vocals and crunch to be added and plays great when pushed hard! its open bore allows for a softer playing style to still really sing and get it buzzing easily. this one is a very sleek looking peice with a lovely taper, nice natural compression chamber a third way down fomr mouthpiece end, a nice lighter weight comfortable to carry player. an excellent showpeice with its stunning bright colours and plays amazing to boot!!! :) wont have any new bloodwood sticks this year and only a few logs left to make up so get in while theyre still here!!