Got my first LP a few months ago and I Love it. I kept a close eye on the internet sites and found the LP I wanted as a Scratch and dent special. The original price was $1600 but was reduced to $1100 (case inc). I was leary about how badly it would be scratched or dented but the company has an excellent return policy. When it arrive I was pleased to discover that the scratch or dent was a broken latch on the case and nothing with the guitar its self. My main reason for the purchase is that the value of LPs does not diminish and I love playing it. By the way I was a strict Fender man for over 20 years now I feel I have the best of both worlds.