Remember, this is the Limited USA-made model and not the cheap Sterling 'Ray series. Sterling fives are very hard to find these days and almost impossible in the full Darth Vader dress. It's literally all matte black including the body, neck, headstock, pickguard and hardware. It's got a 9-volt preamp and is even more awesome with the HH pickup setup. Just a hint of wear because this one-owner bass was actually lovingly played but still well taken care of. Nice neck, clean frets and an astonishingly low weight of just 9 3/4 lbs. Includes the original Sterling-branded hard case and some of the original paperwork.