I believe so. There was some videos posted of them in the studio. It was really cool to see Wolgang hook up with them the first time but even cooler that it seems he has stuck around for a repeat performance.
I apologize if I misunderstood your post but if the brace is too long and causing a bow in the back panel then why not cut a c-hair off the length? I would not want a bow that is creating unnecessary stress on my attachment (screw) points.
American Standard HSS w/Suhr Aldrich bridge pup and some cosmetic changes (knobs, pickup covers, etc.). My favorite guitar.....always plays great. This is the one I keep coming back to. I used to have a JB in the bridge and it sounded very good but the Aldrich is a difference maker for sure!
I have an AL3000 that plays really good. In fact I had two, but sold one. It's definitely a solid guitar for the money. I upgraded the electronics and PUP's and am very happy with it. The one I still have is the "Root Beer" colored one on the right. There is a Dimarzio 36th PAF in the neck and a...
Another vote for the Aldrich. I am currently using one in my HSS strat and love it! Switched from a JB which was also very good. Not the same specs as the OP's but the Aldrich sounds awesome in my strat! :rock:
I'm a tad late to the party but that was awesome!! When deciding on getting my JMP modded David Bray was on the short list. Everything of his that I have heard sounds great!