GAS Man

You know, on comparable models. Like say this Versus this: (now those aren't comparable since one is VOS CS, but just for the visuals) Now I would think that the tune-o-matic + stopbar would actually sound better since there are more points of contact with string energy into different areas of the tone wood body BUT it seems like I've read comments here that suggest others have found the tone to be superior on the single wrap around models. Whether it be a flat top like the above, or an arched top Les Paul, I'm curious to hear from those who have played bot

Read a couple references to "gritty" frets recently. I of course know what they're talking about. I've felt that on some of the guitars in my collection as well. But when I'm bending or imparting vibrato and feel this "grit", I often wonder if the string wear against the frets will smooth them out. Or is the grade of metal just so porous and pitted that it will stay that way as it wears? I'd like to be an optimist on this question.