Well, I have to respectfully disagree. Over time nickel will age/oxidize/darken if you don't keep it clean/polished. Chome won't change much and can handle fingerprints better. Don't get me wrong, I like the looks of nickel, just too much of a difference for me on my guitar. I want chrome...
The guitar is brand new and unplayed except for me plugging it in and strumming it to test it. I am the original owner. Time capsule 18 year old guitar. Everything that came with it is included including the original box. True collectors item. Eight digit serial number for 1st half of 2005...