This guitar has been minimally used as I have another that's a favourite. Excellent for live gigs when amplified. A strong, bold sound that is rich and warm. The different wood textures make it awesome for percussive techniques. I had the action lowered on it as the strings were a tad high from the fingerboard, now it is much easier to play. The only real marks on it are a small, shallow, triangular divet on the front, scuff marks from the plectrum on the protector and a slightly shinier patch on the front of the guitar that can only be noticed in some lights and may come off with guitar cleaner- not sure why it is there. All in all it's a beautiful guitar. All marks can be seen in photographs provided. Will need to be restrung.