Sweet mockingbird. I'm trying to decide whether or not to buy one with the exact same control configuration on the body as yours. Quick question for you (which will help me identify the authenticity of mine)...can you describe the back of the guitar body? Specifically, is the control cover plate recessed into the body or does it protrude out? If you wouldn't mind sending or posting a pic, that would be even more helpful. Anyhow, thanks in advance for any help you might be able to provide. Some people are telling me that USA models have back plates that screw down so they rest "on top" of the body, and thus protrude out a few millimeters or so. Therefore, they think the one I'm thinking of buying actually has an "NJ" series body, made in Japan.