Having read so many reviews & comments on Edwards Guitars(MIJ)......
I got myself an Edwards LP-98-LTC a month ago...
Now I'm convinced that 'Made-In-Japan' Guitars are no joke.
All MIJ guitars have earned themselves a reputable name worldwide.

A ranking of their QC(Quality Control) on Guitars..
From best to worst

1st - Made In Japan
2nd - Made In Korea
3rd - Made In America
4th - Made In China/Indonesia

It's amazing how Edwards, being a counterpart from original Fender & Gibson, can excel and surpass the original renowned brands.

Having said this, I'm not trying to bash up Fender & Gibson brands.
But it's with no incertitude that MIJ Guitars are indeed excellent in QC & MIA Guitars have alot to learn.

Of course, under certain circumstances, QC is leaked..and therefore a bad MIJ guitar could be sent to any part of the world.
But..try comparing the number of bad MIJ guitars to any other MIA/MIK/MIC/MII guitars you get your hands on.

My gosh, if only Gibson could put more pride into making of guitars..and not constantly escalating their prices despite economy downturn.

So here's a comparison
(MIA)Gibson LP Standard Model - $3000+
(MIJ)Edwards LP Standard Model - $1000+

Edwards has better workmanship & construction.
Edwards has seymour duncan pickups, more clarity in tone.
Gibson has poor workmanship & construction.
Gibson has gibson pickups, which some might think it sounds too muddy.
Both has Nitrocellulose finish.

The only con of Edwards is that, it doesn't show 'Gibson' on the headstock.
The mentality in most people would be..."Gibson guitars are the best!"

From 2008 onwards, Gibson has produced new models with improved features..
Good news - they've improved their QC
Bad news - they've escalated prices even higher with new models.


I can't help but rant on this. Sorry =[