I believe it was made in 2007. It's a custom order from the shop neo in Aichi Prefecture. Mahogany neck, hard rock maple top, mahogany body. Extra-thick neck. Hand-wound P-90. I think that's right. All lacquer finish. There's a dent in the volume knob, but otherwise it's clean. Compared to a Gibson, the sound image has a core, is clear, and seems to have power, perhaps thanks to the resonance. The neck is straight. The truss rod works both ways. It will be shipped in a Tokai soft case. Please feel free to comment if you have any questions. Also, please check the item immediately upon receipt and leave feedback. The hard case was for the photo and is not included.