Plays like butter and sounds natural .These list prices begin around $2600 CDN , so this is less than 1/2 price so price is firm (though cash speaks) , including hard shell case , built in L R Baggs pick up . Neck heel damage repaired & reflected in price , serial # 10523003 , manufactured 2013 as reissue of 1930's style faded J 35 , satin nitrocellulose finish that only adds to its vintage vibe. Experienced flattop pickers will love the rich full-bodied tone from this vintage-inspired round-shoulder beauty, along with its superb playability and simple aesthetic charm . Includes hardshell case. Details • Body Shape: J-45 • Top: Sitka Spruce • Back & Side: Mahogany • Binding: Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back • Neck: Mahogany • Neck Profile: Round • Nut width: 1.725" | 143.815mm • Fingerboard: Rosewood • Scale length: 24.75" | 628.65mm • Number of frets: 19 • Nut: Bone • Inlay: Mother of Pearl Dots • Bridge: Rectangular Closed Slot • Tuners: Grover Open Back • Under Saddle Pickup: LR Baggs VTC • Controls: Soundhole Mounted Volume and Tone • Case: Hardshell Case headstock repair somehow only improved sound quality , work done by Tim @ Alloy Music . Sound of instrument somehow became overall improved and firm pricing reflects this repair . more info @ https://www.long-mcquade.com/298926/Guitars/Acoustic-Guitars/Gibson/J-35-Faded-30s-Natural.htm?