I remember when the Axcess first came out. I loved the guitar, but at $3,500.00 I figured I would only own it in my dreams. One day I went into Guitar Center planning to buy either a Traditional or a G0/R0 (they were on sale). I was pursuing the Gibson area and I couldn't believe what I saw. They had a brand new gun metal gray Axcess for $2,499.00. Yup, I snagged it right away! It was a beautiful guitar and played like a dream, still though next to yours it looked like garbage! Damn you got yourself a seriously sweet Axcess!!!!!