I got lucky when the guitar arrived in that it is in 9.9/10 type physical shape - no bent neck, no dings or scratches, really pretty wood grain and excellent craftsmanship on the trim and finish. It had poor photos, almost no description, and It was just listed as a Casino, without any indication that it was Japanese made.

I took a bit of a risk and bought online without playing. I believe it is a Terada made 1997 model (orange label, 5 digit serial starting 7, looks like 3pc Maple neck, 17th fret neck joint, no serial number on headstock, tuner holes for Kluson Deluxe size tuners). I just scored what I think is a pretty solid deal ($575) on a Japanese made pre-elitist Natural Casino.