exactly!! Love the black! I had one of the EC 400 goldtops when they were still thick bodied and didnt have the cutaway and all and it was one of the most amazing guitars Ive ever played. Had duncans and an earvana nut. I bought it used at a great deal or else I wouldnt have bought it cuz I dont like goldtops, but the thing killed. Was like one of the best playing and sustaining les pauls Ive ever played and I loved the huge frets.. I sold it cuz I prefer the typical 4 knob setup, but I have regretted it ever since..
They rarely come up for sale either.. there is a NOS one on ebay for a ridiculous sum..