I have been playing guitar & writing music for over 30 yrs / and in doing so, I have aquired a collection of several "rare bird" guitars one of which I bought brand new / my 1983 G&L NightHawk. Other than the worn first two saddles (used as a palm rest when playing) it is still like new.. I also still have the G&L sales info tag with #244 written by the quality control team... paid $800.00 with case.
Bought new in 83, all original hardware, warranty & sales tag with #244 written under quality control team initials / other than some slight checking on the back of the neck, this guitar is still like new