Hey all, Just recently picked up a mint 25th anniversary, WOW! What a well made instrument. Mine has the birdseye maple fingerboard and is stunning to look at, not a scratch or flaw to be found.Funny 'cause I am a short scale mahogony dual humbucker guy so I never gave these a look before. The attention to detail and level of craftsmanship is outstanding. Over the years I have owned most everything out there and this is right up with the best of them. Hats off to the Ball family for such fine work..........Rick