i'm not a fan of reverb on rhythm. it can make you feel tighter, because it masks some mistakes, but it sounds much better if you just play tighter dry.
Alpha: This is no longer true, as of extremely recently. After much verbal abuse from me, Dean is building me his first headless 8 with his new headless Mirus shape (pictured below). Carbon reinforced neck and everything. 😎
Dean Gordon for sure, he's already gotten some mentions here. Probably the coolest and most ergonomic designs you can find right now.
Check out Stradi: https://stradi.pl/
Also Sully Guitars -- classic shapes but built to impeccable quality.
To be clear, I have completely owned up to this. I thought a hex nut was supposed to go in that slot, but in reality a wrench goes outside of it. I am the fool.
It might be wax. I just know that I've never seen a truss rod area looking like that. I know Gibson isn't known for QC, but this was really eye opening to me.
Oh my god you're right. I'm the idiot here. I will now call them back and own up to it. Wish I could edit the top post and lead with that. Thank you so much.