I have an LTD M-1000 in plain black its around 10 years old, I cant recall exactly when they switched to the see through black/purple colour, it's in excellent condition, currently strung with 10-52's in DGCFAD tuning I can easily restring for 10-46's and clean p the bridge a little as there is some gunk/buildup on some of the screws. Holds tuning perfectly I believe it's a genuine OFR made in germany and not a korean or chinese subsititute... specs Alder Body maple neck through OFR EMG 81's vol/tone 3 way blade 24 frets, abolone inlays/purfing Clip open battery box for quick battery changes. Dimarzio cliplock straps black. LTD Hardcase UK only due to a timewaster was thinking of