Whoah....
Biglang humaba ang thread na ito...
PRSman,
1) Actually, though I tolerated artist endorsements, the successive Guitar World features on EVH's amp and Steve Vai actually using a Fender got me pissed. Because I don't think its fair that other people will feel some doubt about what was sold to them previously. Whats more, I feel that there are better manufacturers out there who make better stuff. There is just a lack of transparency and sincerity in a lot of today's music and though I know its really about making money for a majority, it just does not feel right.
2) I have been a victim of artist endorsement, I used to have an Ibanez PGM MIJ, Ibanez Reb Beach with Brazilian Rosewood MIJ, Ibanez Jem 7 VWH MIJ, ESP George Lynch around 3 of them, Washburn N4 Nuno Bettencourt Padauk. I had them all at the same time but was beat by a no-name cheap Japanese Les Paul knock-off. The only signature thingy I have left today is a George Lynch Time Machine Boost pedal. So, technically I dont go for the signature stuff today. However, I still try signature stuff and most of them are disappointing.
3) On Baker#55, it gets better every day. I am speechless. I have to say that this guitar will beat 99.9% of electric guitars out there. Nothing ABed against it has beaten it at least to my ears. Its really that good. So good that I am now in the process of buying my 2nd baker in less than 2 months. DISCLAIMER: the statements are extremely reflective of my bias and sense of hyperbole.