I had a Pacifica donated to the music group I run for the disadvantaged . Tried it out and it sounded pretty good . Sadly the frets were too far gone and it just did not justify the expense of a re-fret . Have only heard positives concerning Wilkonson gear . You are correct about the price of gear and our currency . That Pearly Gates would probably be + AU $300 now . Location is northside , leafy burbs , Alderley .