String marks on frets and fingerboard are metal stains and not appreciative wear. The frets and fingerboard are in remarkably good condition.
This is Danelectro's remarkably thin neck; Made possible by dual I beam truss rods.
Did I say "smoke tar"! ! !
The elevated pickguard platform floats on springs sleeving height adjustment screws! I've never understood elevated pickguards on solid body electric guitars!