This piece turned out very nice. I am really happy with the grain on this pipe! It was intended to be blast for a friend but I could not bring myself to blast this piece of wood! This pipe came out a natural with no stain. Unfortunately for me, fortunate for the new owner I mistakenly graded this as a “U” when I fully intended it to be a “S”, such is life for the pipe maker. Mistakes do happen! Hand cut Cumberland mouthpiece w/Delrin tennon, solid sterling fitment. Graded “U” @ $1295.00..00 USA SHIPPING INCLUDED (“U” 1275+ 20.00 S&I) 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.