Well they say beauty is skin deep in this case transparent blue reveals the wood grain below. So if you want a road workhorse with fret-level low buzz-free action and bells and whistles you have found it! Also grey for drop D or C tuning. Made in JAPAN in 1981. Strings could use whatever your favorite is 10's are on now. Players Paradise no issues. I did replace 2 saddles. The body has been living large with out a case. The Wework SKB case is available not included worth $200 ijs if you want. No trades No Zell No Lowball or checks. If you get all for 500. I will sweeten the deal strap stand etc. Meet in Spring plug and play before you pay value price. Check profile for more perfect playing strings and things that get loud. Fyi fret level setups start at 125+ meet at Woodlands & I-45. Well sometimes meet midHtown with your cell are points in-between. Curbside for a small fee. ♻️pls.no email doesn't work.