It's a gem. I have a few of the Wheeler & Wilson No. 9s that Mickey2 mentions, and they're beautifully-made machines. I drove a very long distance to pick up a 9W that isn't nearly as nice as yours. (Pin rash adds character.) Once you get used to the different tension, it's simple and easy to use. I think it's also the handsomest machine Singer (W&W) ever made.