Hey, Rocket...man, I know how you've wanted that piece since forever. What a story of Gibson blowing QC on a $3K guitar. You had every right to rip in to them, and it reminded me of The Saga of The Airline Eating Rocket's Cherished Les Paul. As this one unfolds for the next 2 weeks, I hope it turns out Aces for you, and you get a guitar kissed by The Lords of Gibson. I have a feeling it will, because you got their supreme attention. Best of Luck, man.