Yeah, thats what's happened to my main guitars, my new JTV69 has taken over, I really love it! I changed over to 9's on the strings which I use on all my guitars, and now I am really comfortable playing it. The trem really stays in tune for the most part which is surprising considering my first one in 2011 had such problems staying in tune, I really like this neck shape compared to my old one also. Don't know when or how they changed that concept but my new one according to the serial # was made in April of 2012, what a difference in workmanship with this one. Good luck with yours! Merry Christmas!