I have owned many Gibsons over the years (Les Paul, ES335, Firebird, Explorer, Flying V, SG Custom). Still have the Les Paul Custom (1971 modded by the late great Sam Koontz). They used to be such great guitars. Used to be. Gibson used to be as American as mom, apple pie, and Fender. Use to be. Quality has been sacrificed on the alter of profit and gimmicks. Deep down I really want to like the current offerings from Gibson, but the quality is just not there. I now own a Heritage 555 and it is a great guitar. I also own a Heritage Sweet 16 (my only jazz box). The irony that they are made in the old Gibson factory in Kalamazoo is testimony to how much Henry has mismanaged Gibson. People are willing to pay way more for an old Gibby than they do for the new ones. Hopefully Gibson will survive long enough for a new management team to restore the company to their rightful place as one of America's best guitar manufacturers, but not likely with Henry at the helm.