My cu24 was that way. The top was photographed correctly and I couldn't stop looking at it on ebay. I told my wife I was going to buy it before I bought it which never happens.
When I got it, I was so happy with how beautiful it was. Two minutes into playing it, I knew it was a keeper. The only mods I've done to it are rosewood rings and mann trem. 5909s rock in that guitar.
For what it's worth. I can't get a photo to show its true colors no matter what I do.
AND....I would totally rock that purple axe to hell and back!