The body has a great relic feel, and it functions well. This is a Squier by Fender Affinity Stratocaster in black (sparkle finish?), a limited edition color. I think this color, along with the pickguard, is quite rare. The body shows overall signs of dents and paint chipping. I think it looks cool as a natural relic. The metal parts show some slight clouding, but the neck and hardware are in very good condition, contrary to the body's appearance. The frets and fingerboard also look clean. The pickup switch is slightly bent, but it operates without any problems. The pickups are SSH and produce excellent sound. The sound of the rear humbucker is awesome. There is no buzzing, and the strings will be replaced before shipping, so you can use it right away. There are no accessories. Only the guitar will be shipped. How about it for beginners or those looking for a sub-guitar?