Sound output has been confirmed. There is no noise or crackling that would interfere with playing. As this is a used item, please check the condition of the product in the photos. There are dents (repair marks) and discoloration of the pickguard. The neck is almost straight. There is plenty of fret life remaining. The truss rod has not been checked. Since the seller has not used the item themselves, the frequency of use is unknown. Please adjust the pitch, string height, etc. to your liking after purchase. When shipping, we will carefully pack the item with bubble wrap and cardboard. As recommended by Yamato Transport, we may loosen the strings slightly before shipping.