And I almost did tonight, by Jiminy. There's a lightly used graphite pearl 6HH at a GC near me. I played it, and it was amazing. I'd never played a Bongo 6, and it's been prolly 4 or 5 years since I've picked up a 6 at all. They always caused discomfort in my left (fretting hand) thumb ... but this 6 didn't. Felt GREAT.
I played my 2005 LE tonight at the blues jam, just got her back from Toms Guitar Service with a fresh set of strings and a set up, damn what a fine instrument!
I want a Big Al too... my birthday is coming soon... hint, hint, wink,wink and all that.