Fantastic affordable classic axe, this CT Special is finished very good A*. like the good quality furniture and great tuners with outstanding sound of humbuckers. You will find minor imperfections on most good priced axe, but I will over look tiny tool marking on fret board. I guess that Thomann set up this guitar to find intonation spot on with fine action plus good strings. Rating this verythin CT Special as amazingly perfect for the money. I personally stay away from well known big brands with big prices, hofner is probable made in same workshop.
Would have to say that the box and thin thermal blanket to keep this baby warm on its travels, with no other package for cushion against damage. Did get a flight case for taking her on the road. I would buy one of these "beautiful baby" first class.