I've had this now for almost a year so the honeymoon is over. I can confidently say now this is one of the top 3 favorite guitars I have owned. I love the neck profile which is on the heavier side of a '59. I had the shop in Japan put in PIO caps before they sent it out as part of the sale. Fret edge binding which is very rare to find on the OBG 335's, nitro, '57 Classics. I have some Manlius Landmark PAFs that I will put in eventually when I feel like dealing with the headache of a pup swap on a 335. (I've none it once and it was fuuuuuuun... :evil: ). The '57s are fine, and it would just be a just-because-I have-them swap.
One of my most favorite things about it is its obvious acoustic qualities.. and when I run it through a BOSS AC2 into the PA, it is perfect. I don't play acoustic that much, and I am just not that comfortable on true acoustics. But this 335 played acoustically lets me stay in my comfort zone as far as feel, but emulates an A/E perfectly. And then when amped up it does everything well from full tube overdrive scream to pure cleans. Beautiful birdseye maple.
I love it.
One of my most favorite things about it is its obvious acoustic qualities.. and when I run it through a BOSS AC2 into the PA, it is perfect. I don't play acoustic that much, and I am just not that comfortable on true acoustics. But this 335 played acoustically lets me stay in my comfort zone as far as feel, but emulates an A/E perfectly. And then when amped up it does everything well from full tube overdrive scream to pure cleans. Beautiful birdseye maple.
I love it.