Cheers Andy. Someone elsewhere also picked up on the orange peel from the neckplate shot.
It's not quite as low as 500, but not far off. I think everything is pointing to avoid. Didn't know what sort of value it had and was wondering mostly if it was a good deal, but doesn't sound like. I'm not fussed on the guitar as is and would probably end up having to customise it as much myself as the current owner has done.
Thanks everyone, you're all so helpful!