SOLD! This is by no means a 'gimmicky' guitar just because it has a giant skull as part of the factory finish. OK, you might not use it in a Beatles tribute band but you can say that about a lot of other guitars! It actually is a certified Epi Limited Edition circa 2002 and the only one I have seen to-date. It's got a great Les Paul feel weighing in at 8 1/2 lbs and is in great shape. The bolt-on neck has an unbound rosewood fretboard with dot inlays and a 24 3/4" scale length. The big deal here are the active humbucker pickups powered by a 9-volt battery with push/pull coil taps on the single volume & tone controls. There's a 3-way pickup switch and even the knobs & switch are custom cast for the guitar. Includes a gig bag.