This one is kind of unusual. I originally bought and sold this guitar eight or ten years ago and I just bought it back. It originally came from some band in Michigan from the rock days of yore. The gold parts are looking re plated to me. I think there is some paint touch up on the heel and will double check on that. The original tweed case is included. I am in the Gretsch guitar business this month, I hope it will be fun.