Yamaha YVS-100 Venova

This "thing" is a genuine fun instrument! The sound it produces is in between a clarinet and a saxophone, whilst using finger holes of a recorder style

Pros:

The instrument is played like a recorder which makes learning it very simple (..at least for me).

There is an adaptor in one of the finger holes that can be removed, and allows you to play German or baroque style.

It's very comfortable to hold as it is so light. the way its been made means your fingers (and thumbs) fall into the right places each time.

The sound is somewhat like a clarinet or saxophone depending how you play it.

Cons:

The construction is plastic, which although is light and seems durable, I would like to see if a metal version in the future.

There isn't much body to the sound. It's loud, but doesn't really have much character

Conclusion:

I have bought this instrument because I enjoy trying new things. If you have any experience playing a reed instrument and a recorder you will probably instantly be able to play this. I would recommend this to anyone, especially those who like to travel light with their instruments. I would buy again if they make a metal version!