Well guys, i went and bought the Thomann Bari Pro. I got the Matt Black finish, it arrived very well packed in a box within a box in it's substantial case, the low C and bell keys were held closed with some chunks of aeroboard, the instrument is a real looker with the black finish and gold engraving. It was very well set up and played all the way up and down the registers. I got a friend of mine to try it out next to his Yani bari, he was very impressed with it tuning wise and also with the response, so all in all, i am very happy with my purchase and would not have a problem recommending this horn.