This question has come up a few times just recently
no issuses
I took it in trade and I'd swear it's brand new not a scratch or ding on it still has the plastic on the control cover.
WHY?
I prefer my Smith, and as a back up I really am digging the LTD vintage 204.
No need for a nice bass that I'm not going to get played....
Paying property taxes, now there is a need.....
Weight
I'd say typical for Tributes about 8.5-9 LBS, I don't own a scale.