I am a professional clarinetist and technician and guarantee it's ready to play with no repairs needed. Never cracked. It's in excellent condition. Comes with a 1 year repair warranty. This model was made in the same factory as the buffet e11s. It's identical to the e11 but for a cheaper price. I have other student clarinets. Comes with upgraded mouthpiece. Feel free to check out my other ads or call me if you have any questions.