Hmmm, I'll second the Mom & Pop theme here, though mine is about 35 miles up the road. But since I head up there often, it's not a big deal. Unfortunately while he does carry a decent selection of SE's and even a S2, with an occasional Core, he doesn't have new stuff come very often. I did buy my first SE from him and I guess that's what got me started. If I wasn't quite so impatient I might have worked with him on some of the others. I did, however, get all of my Blackstar gear from him and so I will still consider him my primary.
Having said that, thank you John Mann for the black pickup rings and switch tip for my Paul's. Don't have a close up just now, but I'm sure the idea will come across well enough.
And then, if that was not enough, SW did the same treatment for me on my 59/09-equipped SE 30th CU24. It just made more sense to me. And did I mention that I find it hard to wait for it?
Sorry if I've hijacked anything here, it was not my intention, but it was mentioned a couple of times about a Paul's w/ black rings and I got a little carried away. The good thing is that I don't have to worry about the Vela, at least. The other one I did that way is for sale on Ebay, so no worries there.
And I'm always preaching patience.
Do as I say, not as I do. Unless you just can't help yourself... :rofl: