Im not a huge fan of the 3 way where it is BUT I dont care because somtimes function really does have to come over form and there is no doubt in my mind this guitar is going to tonally be one of the new front runners for PRS. For someone like John to love an instrument this much, with access to basically any new or vintage one his heart desires, shows you how special it truly must be and remember - his is right off the production line, its not custom in any way.