That silver is -Wow.... Looks fantastic. I haven't heard those new pickups, so can't be much help. Pick-up swaps are easy if you dig everything else about the guitar.
I have been primarily keto for many years. It has definitely help the joint pain. I was getting regular steroid injections in my knees, but since keto, the pain is down to a dull ache. I just feel better and more energetic.
By mid 40s, it was clear to me why all professional athletes are retired by then. Then in the 50s, the component parts started being problematic- knees, hips, shoulders.
I just finished Some New Kind of Kick- Kid Congo Power's Autobiography. Really enjoyable. I would highly recommend it to those of us that were shaped by the Cramps, Gun Club, or Bad Seeds. I don't think it is going to win any prizes for great literature, but it is a fantastic story of an...
I have a HotRod and a Falcon (with Dynas) both are fantastic guitars. I too can feel the difference between the Hot Rod and my 5420. The Falcon feels similar in its build quality. Nothing exceptionally different in quality feel of the instrument, but the flash- the binding and inlays- are...
I have a supro Delta King 12 and really love it. It takes pedals well. As was stated, it is heavy on the mids. It may break up too early for you if you want a cranked clean tone, but definitely try to play through one - it just might be for you.
I love those DeArmond 2000s. Just last night, I pulled out my 5127 which had been sitting for too long- I was again struck at how clear the tone of those pickups are.
Hey KLB, Welcome.
Not sure how many were produced, but I have one too. I don't think it was super limited. It seemed to be available for a good chunk of time. It's a great guitar, particularly for the money-you won't be sorry.