I am just glad to see them in a setting that isn't your typical insta player with bloom on their video, a complicated clean part, then a djenty type part. Very original stuff. Most of Abasi marketing is the same "unique artsy" stuff
I say this as an owner of an EMI 8 and a J7
I have played the 7 string varitaion and owned it for a year or two. Very narrow fretboard so it doesn't feel like a 7. I would NOT pay the inflated price it is at now though. Better off putting your money towards something else.
Buying used is definitely the way to go. I also like broken in nitro finishes. A little wear makes me feel better so I don't baby them too much unless I am reselling
I have been sticking to the used market on Gibson's recently. I noticed when I was selling as of late I have had to drop prices just go get stuff out the door. Now I am in hunting mode waiting for the recession.
My best deal recently was an adam jones standard for 2300. Blacking out hardware...