This EJ is from approx. late 2010's, it was from a dealer that buy's 2nd's from the manufacturer.
This one had a defect in the pick guard, and in the number stamp on the headstock.
Body, neck, headstock, are all perfect. I replaced the brand new Fishman system.
No, it's not beautiful, you can replace the pick guard, I didn't, but has it where it counts. Plays and sounds very good.