I like the dimensions of the Artists series.
I love the crunching tone of IBZ pickups. I've benn playing a 1987 540 Saber for 10 years and I am unable to put it down. Now I have GAS (Guitar Aquisition Syndrome) and have been entertaining on buying a
Gibson Les Paul someday, but, as always, I espouse non-conformity and I feel that I am selling out if I "go Gibson".
The Artist seems like it would be a really nice addition to my collection.
Does this guitar have valuable craftsmanship? I can't imagine real quality for under $500. I like to play Rock/Rhythm/Blues.
I have a 81 Hamer Special and 74 Tele Deluxe. Both have PAF's.