I did want to mention the 'don't worry how it looks deal'...truly don't. Keep in mind, simply because it's a guitar, it looks cool.
My first guitar was a definitely used '69 Les Paul (yes, lucky....) but the reason what I could afford to do a Les Paul that played great was that it had certainly been roadworn in appearance. Play great. Sounded awesome.
Though I think Gibson now charges more for such a finish ;)