thanks Spaw... (no thanks to you Morticia, too little too late *LOL*) I got all the info I need and more. I'm satisfied. I'm hooked. I think my wallet just got a little lighter. But we'll keep this thread running in case someone out there wants to talk me out of my purchase By the way, my main guitar is a Norman, which is a higher quality brand from the same company. I didn't even know that. I should be a damn sales rep for these guys. Again, thanks