sounds like all you need is some new strings. That's a good deal dude. I found one on music 123 for 549.00 new. That's a pretty sweet axe. If the pickups have a little rust on them it may not be a big deal. However, I have heard of the pole pieces being rusted all the way through. I think it would take a long time for this to happen though. I say buy it. Go NOW!!!!!