Ah.. beautiful instruments are artworks within themselves. Makes me miss my '02 Les Paul Studio, in wine red. Sadly, had to sell her to buy a stupid truck that wasn't even worth it.. that guitar just sang.
That bites about the Jacksons, Vom. My husband had a special Jack that was just awesome to play. It was transparent black.. fret action was absolute butter. That was another thing we had to sell along the rocky road that we were travelling.. I suffer from has-owned-instrument syndrome :*(
My prize posession is this: 60s (?) vintage Bantam Bass Fender amp. With tubes. This amp saw countless barroom shows, was brought all over the place; my dad was in a classic-rock cover band. Never made it big, but he was one of those true musicians. I wish I had something to plug into her.. weeps..