Great Amber quilt finish. Ive used this bass on sessions and a number of Branson Shows. Well shielded, string through optional, as well as 18 mm bridge, 34 scale,. Some discoloring on the headstock, and a couple scuffs to the right and left of bridge. You can see them if you zoom in. It had an Omega previous owner installed. Those were a bit longer and it made the scratches. I replaced it with a hipshot like it originally had. Had it set up a year ago, and even through string changes teh neck never moved....very stable....Comes with a Smith violin shaped hardcase...