After buying the guitar, I am very happy with it.
The guitar is basically an upgraded Les Paul Studio with an amazing top, neck binding, and some other goodies.
Still a lot of tweaking and trials for a proper feedback on the pickups but as starters, the push-pull options are quite interesting and many different sounds can be achieved, even the phase mode can be something though not really my thing. Playability is gorgeous even if a bit thinner neck to what I am used to so really nice to have a more slim neck on one of the guitars. The various combinations make this a real versatile guitar.
Out of the box playability was quite good. Neck a bit too flat but no buzzes. The tailpiece is as low as it gets so after the full cleaning and string change, I'll adjust it properly where needed. Still just discovering
Regarding the finish there were two tiny little scratches. Nothing to complaint nor return it over, and actually hardly noticeable so these, luckily only start giving uniqueness to this guitar.
I took the pickguard of immediately and the top area screw and guard left of course a bit of a messy area but nothing I cannot fix by filling the holes and leveling a bit since I hope I will not go through finish. Fingers crossed this works well.
Not a challenge to have a couple of beauty marks,
Once unboxed, I took a picture of it and due to light angle, it was almost a premonitory image on how this guitar could age and WOW...
Overall very satisfied. A pity the pickguard is installed, this should be optional
Anyhow great guitar. Find it a bit overpriced for a Studio but the top is amazing and other smaller details and finish make them worth.
Honeyburst was my second choice together with dark purple but don't like the natural back on Honey and have a gorgeous HB DIY les Paul I finished purple, so the choice was clear.
For many though the Honey burst has a little extra surprise that together with quite cheaper price can help with the decision...the pseudo body binding-visual effect binding. Have not seen live but looks like a nice lucky extra due to finish edge of body and top
Lastly, let's not forget Alex, Jakub and Marko from the guitar chat that helped me with the initial doubts I had on the guitar.
Thanks to all three and this chat, I consider one of Thomann's best services since it helps securing a suitable and safer sale, and us as consumers, reassuring what we look for is the right product. Thanks!