This instrument was purchased new in October 2017 at Kurosawa Music in Ikebukuro. It is a rare instrument, as production has now been discontinued. After purchase, it was used for live performances and recordings, but has been stored carefully in its case for the past 4-5 years! Therefore, it is in a relatively clean condition for a 2017 model. There are some minor scratches on the headstock corners and the bottom of the body, but otherwise, there are no noticeable scratches or dents. I checked the sound before listing it, and I was strongly reminded that it is a "good instrument"! The body has a good weight, the thick neck feels satisfying to hold, the tuning pegs are precise and stable, and the sound cuts through well! The overall balance is at a high level, making it ready to use immediately, and I believe it will demonstrate its potential in any genre. My personal impression after using it is that, assuming you set up the sound properly, 【the sound cuts through the band without getting buried! And it's also reliable in that it doesn't feedback easily even at high volumes!】 I have uploaded as many photos as possible of the areas that guitarists are likely to be concerned about. I would like to upload more, but I am limited. Please understand. Also, I play guitar, but I am not a gearhead. Please note that I cannot answer detailed questions. 【Weight: 3.5kg】 【No crackling】 【Cleaned & operation confirmed】 【Stored in a non-smoking environment】 【No pets】 ※ The handle of the original hard case has been cut and repaired with thick round leather (more durable than the original). It is not guaranteed to not break. Please understand that we will not accept claims if it breaks after purchase. ※ All accessories that came with the purchase are included. ※ There may be scratches that cannot be captured in the photos. ※ Please refrain from unreasonable price negotiation inquiries. ※ Shipping will be done with the hard case, with sponges and bubble wrap packed in the gaps inside the case to prevent excessive pressure. ※ We do not accept claims or returns after purchase. Thank you for your understanding. Please see the manufacturer's website for details due to character limitations. https://www.deviser.co.jp/products/mes1-std-nj