Just picked up a 1997 CE model! For an 18 year old guitar, it is in spectacular condition. I found one little pin sized dent in the top and feel little marks on the back. It is a 22 fret cherry sunburst model with a wide fat neck, abalone dots and Seymour Duncan Alnico II's and clear cherry stained back. Very nice sound. The top is more of a curly maple vs. the very nice flame on my other CE 24. Sounds great through my little amp - does not bury the amp like the HFS and Vintage bass pickups do. I guess the Alnico II's are not as hot??
