Originally Posted by: earthman buckAre you guys basing these solely on looks rather than sound?

Of course we are dude..."Prettiest guitar"...so tell me dude, what does the word "pretty" mean?
I happen to agree though...I am not particularly keen on Akira's Jackson (sorry dude, just not my thing) but I appreciate that it is not without its charms and may be just what someone else loves...personally some nice grain and a translucent finish is important to me, looks wise...I love that natural vibe (even if its not natural finish, so long as I can see the grain...ohhh I love that)