This guitar is a great player, however please look at the photos to see the small hairline crack at the curve of the neck. I am not sure how the crack got there but it is not a very bad one. This is a great feeling and sounding guitar. The haziness on the sides is reflection from the carpet sorry I was not able to get a clearer shot. I am not sure of the exact year but there are pictures of the inside so you can find out more info. It comes with a case which is nothing special its really just a good protector for shipping. I charge 40 dollars for shipping but that is because this guitar will be professionally packed I use brand new boxes made for guitars and suspend the guitar in packing peanuts, detune the guitar, and pad the guitar inside the case so its fits securely. I am really tempted to keep this guitar I just don't need it. Please let me know if you have any questions.