The bridges are new also. It does mark the return of the 5 string to the RIC line up.. The last time they put one out it was a disaster. Easiest way to get on John Hall's bad side was to bring them up. Never thought they'd do another one. Not sure how I feel about the flat black.
?My experience was the easiest way to get on John Hall's bad side was to compliment him on the guitar I bought.