This old Teisco plays better then most, sounds cool and is ready to play. This is a old japan made student guitar, the frets are small and original and the craftsmanship is well what you expect for the era. Having sayed that, the guitar plays good with no dead spots. Just restrung with Darco 10 gauge strings. Neck has repaired whiplash cracks near the nut. Comes with a water damaged chipboard case.