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Originally Posted by fancychords
Tell me though..What is it about the '52 re-issue that makes you feel it's better...better in what way...
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Well, first off, the AV52 has Gotoh "klusons" not Ping "klusons" . The amount by which a Gotoh is better new varies, but the Gotoh definitely feels better after 6 months' use. But Pings are better than they used to be.
Secondly, when you crack open an AV52 and a Baja, or a half dozen or so of each, you will find compound residue in many places inside the Baja, much less likely, much smaller amounts in a AV52.
The fit of the neck pockets, when you look over large numbers of examples, the AV52 has been fussed over more and is likely to be a better fit.
The weight of the AV52 on average will be less than the Baja, with better graded ash used from the start on the AV52.
Inside the control panel, the wiring in an AV52 is as bulletproof and purty as you can get. I don't think anyone goes "ahhhh" when they crack open the Baja control plate and see the rats nest of tiny wiring. Plus the S-1 switch is a maintenance item, no getting away from that.
Having said all that, a persistent or skilled or lucky buyer can without that much trouble find a Baja that plays better and sounds better than any AV52 handy nearby for sale. Mostly it is about which guitar floats yer boat. But I do see things you might consider. I sure don't think folks buying AV52 are being ripped off, that's obvious.