PunkKitty

JS Moore humbuckers are the best pickups I've ever played. Wolfetones are also very good.

This makes my eyes hurt.

It took me a bit of digging, but I did a weight relief experiment on my H-150. https://www.heritageownersclub.com/forums/topic/35830-the-great-heritage-h-150-weight-relief-experiment/

The article didn't say that he bought the brick and mortar store. He bought the brand. "Vista Musical Instruments has confirmed it acquired all associated trademarks of legendary Manhattan music store Manny’s from Sam Ash Music Corporation in January 2024"

And with that in mind, it seems that he knows what he's doing.

https://guitar.com/news/industry-news/vista-musical-instruments-acquires-trademarks-mannys-sam-ash-music/ Vista Music (owner of Heritage and Harmony are buying the Manny's Music brand from Sam Ash. Interesting.

I didn't have to replace the case.

Home Depot sells small bags of activated charcoal. Leave a few of the bags in the case. The bags won't harm the guitar. Baking soda also absorbs odors. Sprinkle baking soda in the case and let it sit for a few days. Vacuum and repeat. As for the guitar, let it sit out in the open on a stand or hang on the wall. The smell will clear up in a few weeks. I one bought a Millennium with a bad smoke problem. These are the tactics I used.

Beautiful. Congrats!