This is the highest level Firefly Les Paul, the "Elite", with block fret markers, blacked out hardware, double bound body and head stock. This was a limited finish released this month: "Matte Black". Body and headstock have red binding. Gorgeous finish on top, set neck, frets and fretboard finish is top quality on these instruments. Firefly is aiming to make an Epiphone LP Custom level guitar, and they have nailed it. Check out reviews of Firefly. They are made in small batches and released every few months. They are highly acclaimed as-is for their tone and style, and are great mod platforms as well. This guitar was from the latest batch (released 2 weeks ago), and this model sold out in a day. This guitar also has a 5 ply black pick guard installed. The Matte Black finish is very rare, and I think less than 50 have been produced. This is a brand new, unused guitar. I took it out to inspect for shipping damage (none), test electronics and and take photos. Plugged in to test electronics, but was plugged in for less than 5 minutes. The fret ends are finished very well, with no sharp ends. NOTE: Plastic still on pickguard, pickups, and tuners, so that's why they don't look as good. Leaving for you to do the honors! Comes with supplied guitar cable and pickup switch top. New: A brand-new, unused, undamaged item in its original packaging.