Okay, another idea. Two words, gentlemen: Talladega Junior Flat top Talladega style body, no binding, satin finish in either ivory, black, or orange/red, same soft v neck, dot inlays, wrap tail, bone nut, Spertzels, and Phat Cats/Double Ds/P90s (depending on what will hit the price point.) $1500 I'd buy the ever-loving shit outta THAT.
My fave guitar...
and it being played by my little man.
As for pros, here's one. Brad played Hamer 4 & 12 strings. Funny how much my taste in music has changed since my angry high school days
The best thing about my addiction (guitars) is that I have made a ton of friends over the years. Nothing better than opening that case for the first time and the joy of the first chord of a new guitar.