That is an absolutely beautiful guitar!
But...................
Why, oh why, oh why, would a manufacturer put out a lovely instrument like that and make it "...and historically accurate right down to the tiniest scratches, dings and belt rash.."
? It's a FAKE. When Krieger bought his, you can bet he didn't look for an instrument that was beat up. He played it and over the years it became worn. Anything else is a fake.
To me, every nick or ding takes $100 or more off the value of the instrument. If I spend Gibson (or Fender) money for a new instrument, I want it 100% pristine, not a mark on it. Otherwise it's like buying a brand-new trumpet that someone has attacked with a hammer.
They could at LEAST offer a version without the damage for people who care what their instruments look like!
I don't get it - I don't get Fender road worn - I just don't get the whole idea. I know that others do - but I don't.
I don't want to start a holy war over this - I'm just saying that I don't get it and don't care to.