Completely unmarked and plays brilliantlyIve replaced the original tortoiseshell guard with a parchment one but the original is includedOne of the best Strats I've played but It has to go as I have some big expenses coming up.All the innovations Fender put into the American Elite series are positive improvements - this is such a great guitar!Current new price is £1573.00, so this is an absolute bargain!Someone is gonna be very pleased with this !Free delivery to UK mainland addressesWill be thoroughly packaged for safe delivery