I prefer to see the opportunities here. Ill-advised routing damage presents a fun challenge for the restoration/refinishing minded here. I would guess that there was some real dumbski work under that pickguard, but a new pickguard, a new lead pup and surround, pots etc are easy. I would bet the center block can be worked down a bit, the damage filled, and some fun and fancy veneer, and finish work - Cheap old 4001!