Rosewood Flute is Assembled in three parts and comes with a pouch. This flute model is without slide. The center section slides into the top and bottom section has cork wrapped ends for a secure fit. High-quality materials have been used during production to ensure that the Flute doesn't leak so that air flows all the way through to give a strong low D due to which rest of the notes will follow suit and this will allow each note to be in tune with each other. Beautiful and durable padded pouch comes with this flute