Greetings,... You either want a real tree or a third and fourth quality wood sold today (called black limba). That black limba was rarely allowed to be used in natural finishes by highly reputable and well known companies - read!So with that tiny connotation I'd like to keep this short and simple. If it weren't for a 2mm neck pocket scratch (which is inevitable to happen on any bolt on neck) the guitar is virtually new. No swirls, no small scratches - nothing, as it just came from the factory. I can't express how resonant this piece is... Also, if it were to carry the Gibson logo this would have been over $12k instrument brand new - think about it - these exotic trees are so hard to find and they are so expensive today, it's unreal. The supply Qualified to be used for musical instruments is very limited, especially for such a high grade korina as this one - look at it, there isn't even one small imperfection in the wood anywhere .. Everything else is as on a brand new guitar!I had the guitar set up after taking the photos and I can tell you - it's perfect. Regardless, how you look at it. Don't let something that a digital camera can't capture keep you away from a very limited edition of 5 made for the Amp Show in NY in 2012! Yes - 5 only!Original hard shell and other goodies included! Oh, and let me know when you find a Suhr with such a crystal clear korina!!!!!!!Thanks.