Arrived!
What a nice little guitar. Condition very good, maybe a little better than expected.
Pluses:
> Very well packed by seller
> General condition is good. Neck and headstock are just about unmarked, looks straight.
> Frets look unused.
> Pickguard has shrunken slightly, BUT no cracks!
> Bridge looks very original and unmolested, is the old 'thru bridge' type, saddle is ok
> Original case included. Not very protective, but it's there.
> Inside is PRISTINE, braces all solidly glued on brief inspection.
> Neck angle seems just fine.
Minuses:
> The strings may be original, or if not, REALLY old...
> bridge is lifting just a little bit. Just need to remove/reglue at some point.
> Binding should probably be replaced all around, it a bit of a mess.
> The (binding) on the back of the neck is cracked and messy
> Tuners are stiff, guessing they can be dis-assembled and lubed...
> Back has some light scratches
> end-pin missing
Pictures to come...