1000% right as there are more choices across the board and at multiple price points than when were growing up in the late 70's and early 80's . Also with the internet we as consumers can look under the hood and make informed and wise choices versus the old days of having to purchase something...
I will also add that it was very unprofessional of Perry Farrell to have a fit of anger and then square off with Dave Navarro . Thus the audience was deprived of the full show which the audience paid for . Very Unprofessional !
Mega congrats on a awesome score of a classic . Rock out and have tons of fun ! ( I wonder what happened with the tear in the grill cloth on the cabinet front ?)
Just a suggestion , before you start removing wood check out www.throbak.com and see if there pickups would fit ? I know they are pricey but it could save you some time ?
This is what happens when one gets money whipped and they will say and sell anything they can probably including there first born . (I wish I could get some of that cash )