Keeps gettin' better...

[skorb]

I bought my Model 2 brand new in early 1987 and it is still one of my main players.

built like a tank and very very nicely finished, like you don't see on imports any longer.

[KennyF]

I wouldn't say Gibson's need to be bashed on, they have their place. And no one said everyone needs to dig them. Regular strats and teles don't do a thing for me.

I love my 4 LP's and 2 SG's, but last night I was jamming on my trusty 1st guitar, an Aria Pro II heavily modded into a Lynch Tiger with a single Screamin' Demon, and that guitar just has an awesome tone. Same goes for the many Jacksons and Charvels I own. My Fusion Pro sustains as long as some of my neck thrus.

All in all, I guess I'm saying I can see the beauty in most guitars (just not those Fender twangers )

Oh hell bro, I'm not bashin' on Gibson or the PITA Gibson loyalists. I'm not about that at all. In fact, if you were to see me having a conversation with any person who has an extreme bias about a particular brand of instrument, you'd also see and hear me say, with a somewhat confused smile on my face; "okay pal, whatever".

Oh, and for the record, I'm a mediocre hack of a player, but damn, I love this instrument. I mean guitars in general.

[KennyF]

I bought my Model 2 brand new in early 1987 and it is still one of my main players.

built like a tank and very very nicely finished, like you don't see on imports any longer.

Man, I don't that much about the 80's Charvel's, but the one I have is certainly a pro-plus quality instrument.

I was fortunate enough to find one that had almost NO play time on it and I can tell that the factory nut cut, fret dress and general fit and finish were truly top notch back then.

And yes, it feels ROCK solid to me as well.

[skorb]

Man, I don't that much about the 80's Charvel's, but the one I have is certainly a pro-plus quality instrument.

all of the Model series (late 80's MIJ guitars) are like that. every single one you pick up will feel and play like that - consistently excellent in all regards. that's why we love them so much around here.

[KennyF]

all of the Model series (late 80's MIJ guitars) are like that. every single one you pick up will feel and play like that - consistently excellent in all regards. that's why we love them so much around here.

Awesome!!!

[bsfc9]

I've owned my Model6 since 1988 when I bought it new. It just keeps getting better. I have thought about getting it refretted, but I am afraid of messing with its "mojo". In hindsight these were great instruments.

[KennyF]

I've owned my Model6 since 1988 when I bought it new. It just keeps getting better. I have thought about getting it refretted, but I am afraid of messing with its "mojo". In hindsight these were great instruments.

That's a fact my friend.