toivo
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I think the reality of these celebrity-named models is all over the map. Some are just a name slapped on based on a financial arrangement, while others have desirable features reflecting the input of the person involved.
My "other" hobby has some parallels. You can buy a "Joe Strummer Model" Fender Telecaster, which is just a pre-trashed guitar with finish wear and stickers meant to replicate the one that he played when he was alive. IMO, you should buy a basic model and trash it yourself if that's what you want. Then there's the Music Man "Albert Lee Model," which was made to Mr. Lee's exact specifications. Buying that guitar will not automatically enable you to play like him, but if you do your homework and make sure that those are the specs you want, then go for it.
My "other" hobby has some parallels. You can buy a "Joe Strummer Model" Fender Telecaster, which is just a pre-trashed guitar with finish wear and stickers meant to replicate the one that he played when he was alive. IMO, you should buy a basic model and trash it yourself if that's what you want. Then there's the Music Man "Albert Lee Model," which was made to Mr. Lee's exact specifications. Buying that guitar will not automatically enable you to play like him, but if you do your homework and make sure that those are the specs you want, then go for it.