It would also be fantastic if this forum in general could discuss EVH like grown adults (like they do for every other player and far lesser ones than that)... for some reason, the mere mention of EVH gets the knee-jerk reactions to come out. I don't know (and don't care) what transpired in the past here, but to avoid talking about one of the best, most influential guitarists (and tone) ever seems counter-productive for this kind of forum.
Especially one (company) that has, historically, such an intimate relationship with Ed.