I purchased this guitar brand new from Sweetwater Music in January 2026. It's in perfect (mint) condition. The guitar is set up beautifully. Everything sounds and works well. These upgraded Sire Larry Carlton T3 new gen models give you more bang for your buck than any other T type guitar you're going to play. I've owned several Fender Tele's and none were any better, if as good as this instrument. The twang is there. The drive and grit is there and the playability is great.Running it through a Marshall there's been absolutely no noise, hum or any other issues that single coil pickups can cause. Sweetwater and other reputable authorized dealers are out of stock and don't expect more of this particular T3 new gen until March 2027. This guitar did not include a case or gig bag. I would prefer a local pickup, but it will be padded, wrapped and properly boxed for shipping.