Year is 1962 - This one was a gem when I bought it and it hasn't left my house since. It's really rare to find one of these in such good condition and so much play left in it. Mods that I made was to add the Bigsby and Schaller strap locks. The stock strap button is too small to begin with but it's in the case if you want to keep it. I'll include too the original trapeze tail and the original guitar case. Action is great, frets nice and pickups / pots / switches all work as designed.