I want to give Gibson a big thank you for my new Firebird V 2010. I had a brand new Classic white Flying V that the finish started to stain about six months after I bought it. Long story short, I called Gibson to have the finish redone under warrantee, and they said that they could not refinish it, but they could replace it with another model since the V's had been discontinued. Anyway, they gave me a choice of a few different models, one which was the Firebird in my choice of available finish, which I picked vintage burst. Man what a beautiful Axe! Gibson is one hell of a company to do buisness with. Roger Ball was the rep who took care of everything and what a gentleman he is. Very profesional and a very nice guy. Gibson is number one in my book, and I would rcomend them to anyone looking to buy the best guitar money can buy. I have been a Gibson player for over twenty years now and I play nothing but Gibsons. Keep up the good work Gibson!