Are DSs available again? I haven't been following that... If not, hope he stocked up!
I had those pickups in my old Guild and got along fine with them, but was kind of indifferent about them at the end of the day. In comparison, I thought the 70s Guild pickups had a lot more character and their own "voice". I guess I kinda like that. Feel the same about the EBs - love them for what they are. I admit I have screwy tastes, though!
That Embassy looks cool regardless. Love to see one with some Thunderbuckers or Lulls.