Gibson only offered the white face option on its mandolins for a few years (and only on the A-3 and a few F-2 models), and most of them have yellowed dramatically or show significant wear through the fragile color coat, and so aren't very attractive. This one has a few nicks and dings to the top, but the color is still quite nice and the whole mandolin has a lovely patina. All the parts are original, including the ivoroid pickguard, tuners, bridge, tailpiece and tailpiece cover, nut, frets, and the original hardshell case is equally clean. It also sounds good, and would look absolutely stunning if you ever play in formal wear, especially in a tux!