Looks like it cleaned up pretty well, I dig the lampshade knobs. I totally know what you mean about having that "beater" guitar to not have to worry about getting it banged up and what-not. I bought my 2008 used and it was all beat up, scratched, and a little dirty. Typically I baby my guitars - wipe 'em down after practices and playing sessions, clean them up before I take 'em anywhere. But my first American model I bought was from a shop and luckily it didn't have any of that mystery-residue on it. I'll tell you what though, that thing plays amazing!!! Sometimes I think it's those old beat up guitars that have been worn in that really boast their own character and tone. One day, I probably will send mine into the PTC, but I have a brand new CU24 to baby right now. Nice score, enjoy!!!