We offer layaway on all our guitars!This one stood the test of time (courtesy of the hardshell case which took the beating over the years)This is a closet queen bass (the case however is not and is in used worn condition) but hey...that's what a case is for! To protect the occupant inside :-) and boy did it do a good job at preserving this bass!Being a california bass guitar for 99% of it's life,  humidity, heat and other elements did not harm this guitar!It's in excellent condition for it's age!If you are looking for a solid investment grade bass guitar (can't say the same for the case it comes with) but the guitar is high grade!No cracks, breaks or repairs. All original!Serial Number: 850786