JEM 555 (is great) - I don't care what you all say

[chronic insomnia]

First, I am a lefty so I ain't going to be able to get a used this or that in a Jem. *Second, I honestly believe that the 555 is a great (not good) guitar period. *I have been playing for close to 23 years and I know a well made guitar. *Third, I think it really pisses a lot of people off to see a guitar come out that is less expensive but just as good as what they got. *Nobody wants to feel like they paid too much for anything. *I searched the whole world over to find a lefty 555 and with the help of Rich I found one new in the box. *I got it home and it wails great neck, great pickups, GREAT workmanship. *I keep reading all these "it sucks" posts and I got to tell you if I paid what ya'll paid for your guitars I'd be upset too. *It really blows that Ibanez has "finally listened" because apples to apples my 555 can hang with any top dollar JEM. *

P.S. *It is a "real" JEM it just cost less.