I wasn't really concerned over the pups (I just figured it would be BKP'd in the not too distant future), I have wanted an LP for a long time, but never found anything that looked like i wanted, and was in a sensible price bracket. I didn't want a heavy gloss type finish as I prefer smooth satin on the neck, and from what i could glean the neck profile on the Edwards would suit me, which happily it does. So yes, I am very happily surprised it has genuine antiquities :)