Yeah, the salesperson showed me three models (which were three different brands) and this one stuck out because it was the only spruce amongst the cedars.
I loved the tone of it comparatively, so I went with it. As soon as he said it was Canadian-made, I was sold.
The next time you come down, definitely bring your Hyburn and you can show me a thing or two. And maybe we can jam to easy rock tunes, like the Kinks or something.
I've taken it for a real spin now, and I love it. It sounds better than I imagined it would. I was afraid at sub-$300 I would have to settle for a particular sound, but I'm quite impressed. I was just looking for something to practice on.