i just switched over from being a long time Fender whore.Kudos to you for not getting one of those crazy finishes they have - but I kinda do like them at the same time. If I didn't have such a hard-on for Fenders I would 100% get a Kiesel. I've seen a ton of their factory videos and based on 20 years of running various manufacturing places I really really like what they are doing. Congrats!