CST-24 Paradise Flame : Curiosity got the best of me

Ordered online, from US. I was pleasantly surprised to see it arrive 25th. I had a PRS Custom 24, sold it years ago, and missed it. I do not play professionally, so I was not about to purchase another PRS.

I did want a 24-fret, humbucker-equipped guitar, and the HB CST-24 fit the bill exactly. I've always like the traditional yellow to red sunburst, so Paradise Flame was the guitar for me.

The guitar arrived in perfect condition, intonated and in-tune. A close inspection revealed no finish flaws, nor any hardware problems. The maple veneer was very nice. The action with 0.010-0.046 strings was a bit high, but I re-strung with 0.009s, and that feels much better. No high frets, no extra-long fret end overhang. VERY well built.

Roswell pickups? Never heard of 'em, but they sound very good through a Traynor BassMate head and Mesa 1-12" cab. Coil-split worked very well -- mid-position w/tap resulted in a satisfying Strat-like 'quack'. There was a significant drop in volume w/split, but I expected that. Half the windings, less sound -- makes sense.

All in all, an excellent guitar, especially at this price point.