This ESP LTD B-305 Flamed Maple STBC 5 String Bass is a sample/preproduction guitar. ESP makes the samples to test out various colors, finishes and to show to dealers prior to the actual model being built. They take them to shows like NAMM and start taking preorders for the new years model. Some Samples are never make it into production models. The guitar is in good shape but has some minor scuffs and stuff in the finish.