No need to comment if you wish to purchase. I bought this in Ireland a long time ago. I never used it, and it's been stored in my closet. It's unused, but it's old, and it's been stored by a private individual, so please refrain from purchasing if you are overly concerned about its condition. The area around the hole on the back looks like it's been scraped, but it's not damage; it was like this from the beginning. Ireland Musical instrument