Hi, I almost feel ashamed...: I ordered an AJ-500RC 12 fret in may 2007. Thanks to the fantastic effort of the European Gibson Customer Service the local shop received it in December 2007. I ran straight to the shop ti try it and I was disappointed and I didn't buy it. The guitar is still there in the shop.
I already explained my experience with the AJ on the old forum and most of the people were convinced it was a "dud". Whatever. From time to time I go to the guitar shop hoping my opinion on THAT guitar improves but no, it's not for me.
I like Masterbilts; I own an EF-500RVS which, after 3 years of playing, sounds fantastic.