This is a great guitar! The neck is just right, the rosewood fretboard is dark and figured, the tremolo showcases Leo's genius, and the original locking tuner work perfectly.The original Gotoh-made blade pickups were swapped for a boutique, US-handmade Vintage Inspired Pickups STRATZ set ($240 value, up to 3 months waiting list). The bridge pickup is wound with VIP's exclusive 42 AWG plain enamel coated copper wire for added warmth and dynamics, while the neck and middle are wound with 42 AWG polyurethane coated copper wire. A5 staggered pole pieces.This guitar was a main on-stage guitar for many years, but obviously has always been taken care of. The guitar does have a few dings and dongs here and there (check out the picture), mostly on the back, but nothing through the lacquer. Frets show age appropriate wear, but the guitar plays flawlessly with low action and no buzz. Unfortunately, I can't find the backplate anymore.Ships in a quality Roadrunner softshell case.This G&L may be the best US-made Stratocaster you can buy for the money!