I bought this off a steel drum maker when I was in Tortola about 15 years ago. It is chrome, though it's just beginning to rust ever so slightly and has one note that could use tuning. I've never played it, despite intentions to master it and it's time to let it go to find it's new home. It's here in Vancouver until Oct. This one is very similar to it: http://www.steeldrumshop.com/steel-pan-instruments/lead-steel-pans/panhandler-d-lead-pan-unfinished/