Getting it from sweetwater should be added comfort as well. They wont let anything leave thier store without a proper inspection. If its off they swap it out. I have two tributes and wouldn't even trade them for Americans I love then some much.
I got a g&L Legacy Tribute a few years back and it’s a fantastic guitar. No issues at all, out of the box from GC and I set it up and put strings on it and have played the crap out of it. Actually looking to sell it but would def recommend these. Mine is a 2016 Special white/maple I believe * I’d add that my only dislike is the jumbo frets and the satin finish is ok, but to me doesn’t feel quite as nice as the glossy maple necks. But after playing a bit I never notice
