This is my second one of these and I truly do not think there is another model of Les Paul that sounds much better. Pickups are fantastic. This guitar is from the very first year (2000) they were made and is in fantastic condition thinking about that is has actually been played and not simply left in a case. The back does not even show any play wear. The only indications of play are the oxidation of the chrome pieces and a couple of light dings in the first few worries. Set up is low and nice and I just placed on a new set of GHS 10-46 Boomers. The case with trademark shroud and signed pick guard (never set up) are consisted of. The case has done its task and reveals some wear nevertheless is perfectly practical ... These