Color is a gunmetal type gray/blue. No nicks but there are some indentations as to be expected for a guitar that's nearly 30 years old!The pickups have been upgraded to a Seymour Duncan Lil 59 in the bridge and an Area 61 in the middle and neck.I am also including the original pickups, pots, and wiring in case you want to make it original!Whammy bar is also included, I took the back plate off sometime ago but will include it if I find it otherwise a replacement can be found for $10 or so. I will also ship with a hard shell case for protection and further use.Let me know if there are any further questions! Feel free to make an offer!