It's difficult to find Stingrays in good condition, so when I was buying one, I spent about 1-2 months comparing and playing various Stingrays. This one has a great neck and sounds fantastic. The pickup cover has been changed, but the original (black) one is also included. There is a crack in the neck plate, but it does not affect playability at all. I'm very hesitant to let it go, but I need a lump sum of money, so I'm putting it up for sale. I hope it will be cherished by its next owner. I took it to a repair shop for regular maintenance last week, and they said the neck is in good condition and the truss rod has plenty of room. It's a 1998 model.