A new shape for 2010! I have three new shapes coming out this month and all based on the Calabash, this is the first of the three and I am very pleased with the results. I have to say I made a error in the grading. I fully intended this to be graded L2 but as soon as the stamps left the wood I realized my error, I marked it a L1 so my mistake is to your advantage! This piece has a beautiful smooth r0ounded top and a highlighted brown stain. This piece is rusticated then sand blasted which results in a incredibly deep, craggy, almost coral like appearance. The rustication along with the rings from blasting it truly is an interesting finish to admire. Hand cut Ebonite mouthpiece w/Delrin tennon, hand made solid sterling silver fitment. Graded L1 @ $663.00 USA SHIPPING INCLUDED( L1 @650+ 13.00 S&I) Please e-mail me with any questions and thank you for looking. WHEN YOU SELECT PAYPAL FOR PAYMENT PLEASE EMAIL ME TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF PAYMENT*** NOTICE: If you use the PAYPAL feature you must not use your back button during the purchase or the pipe will not be marked SOLD. Please note the price before proceeding. The total price including shipping will automatically be filled out in the PAYPAL page. Please remember, if you would like this piece and it is on the 15-minute hold Email me and I will reserve it for you as soon as it comes off hold status. I have had some requests lately to make my mouthpieces a bit flatter. For some reason since I started making my mouthpieces out of Ebonite I got away from a little technique that I use to use. I once again started using that technique and collectors have noticed a big improvement so I will continue to do this. It makes for a flatter more comfortable mouthpiece. I think you will notice a big difference.