Thanks- I agree
as I looked at nice resell Silverburst for more I found that I could get a new one (Custom 2021) for less
I have a decent amount of killer vintage and collectible Les Pauls so on occasion I like the feeling of a new one especially since it appears to me the quality since 2019 (emerging from BK and new leadership) has been great on Gibson
i bought 3 new 2019’s all really nice and 1 new 2020 also very nice - killer quality / sound / attention to detail etc
thanks for your reply